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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.82, 17,660.22 and 11,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.82, 17,660.22 and 11,030.35 is: 15,216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.82 : 17,660.22 = 11,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.82/17,660.22 = 11,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.82x = 17,660.22 × 11,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.82x = 194,798,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,798,407.68/12,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.46

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