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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.72, 18,455.58 and 11,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.72, 18,455.58 and 11,149.20 is: 16,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.72 : 18,455.58 = 11,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.72/18,455.58 = 11,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.72x = 18,455.58 × 11,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.72x = 205,764,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,764,952.54/12,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.18

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