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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.06, 18,421.17 and 11,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.06, 18,421.17 and 11,031.86 is: 16,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.06 : 18,421.17 = 11,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.06/18,421.17 = 11,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.06x = 18,421.17 × 11,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.06x = 203,219,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,219,768.48/12,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.96

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