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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.74, 17,046.45 and 11,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.74, 17,046.45 and 11,018.16 is: 15,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.74 : 17,046.45 = 11,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.74/17,046.45 = 11,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.74x = 17,046.45 × 11,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.74x = 187,820,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,820,513.53/12,346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.15

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