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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.80, 18,380.40 and 11,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.80, 18,380.40 and 11,100.40 is: 16,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.80 : 18,380.40 = 11,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.80/18,380.40 = 11,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.80x = 18,380.40 × 11,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.80x = 204,029,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,029,792.16/12,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,632.68

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