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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.81, 17,018.65 and 11,920.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.81, 17,018.65 and 11,920.75 is: 16,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.81 : 17,018.65 = 11,920.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.81/17,018.65 = 11,920.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.81x = 17,018.65 × 11,920.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.81x = 202,875,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,875,071.99/12,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452.70

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