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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.88, 17,911.26 and 11,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.88, 17,911.26 and 11,825.52 is: 17,628.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.88 : 17,911.26 = 11,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.88/17,911.26 = 11,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.88x = 17,911.26 × 11,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.88x = 211,809,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,809,963.36/12,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.97

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