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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.68, 16,876.48 and 11,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.68, 16,876.48 and 11,230.64 is: 15,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.68 : 16,876.48 = 11,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.68/16,876.48 = 11,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.68x = 16,876.48 × 11,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.68x = 189,533,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,533,671.35/12,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.24

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