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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.70, 18,542.55 and 11,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.70, 18,542.55 and 11,108.90 is: 16,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.70 : 18,542.55 = 11,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.70/18,542.55 = 11,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.70x = 18,542.55 × 11,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.70x = 205,987,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,987,333.70/12,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,663.35

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