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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.74, 16,574.88 and 11,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.74, 16,574.88 and 11,285.68 is: 15,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.74 : 16,574.88 = 11,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.74/16,574.88 = 11,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.74x = 16,574.88 × 11,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.74x = 187,058,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,058,791.72/12,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.94

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