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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.68, 16,762.83 and 11,520.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.68, 16,762.83 and 11,520.57 is: 15,779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.68 : 16,762.83 = 11,520.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.68/16,762.83 = 11,520.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.68x = 16,762.83 × 11,520.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.68x = 193,117,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,117,356.41/12,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,779.26

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