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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.17, 18,612.88 and 11,067.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.17, 18,612.88 and 11,067.23 is: 16,581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.17 : 18,612.88 = 11,067.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.17/18,612.88 = 11,067.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.17x = 18,612.88 × 11,067.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.17x = 205,993,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,993,023.92/12,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.36

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