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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.65, 17,997.12 and 11,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.65, 17,997.12 and 11,794.33 is: 17,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.65 : 17,997.12 = 11,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.65/17,997.12 = 11,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.65x = 17,997.12 × 11,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.65x = 212,263,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,263,972.33/12,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.79

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