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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.54, 16,719.22 and 11,631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.54, 16,719.22 and 11,631.86 is: 16,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.54 : 16,719.22 = 11,631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.54/16,719.22 = 11,631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.54x = 16,719.22 × 11,631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.54x = 194,475,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,475,568.19/12,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,126.28

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