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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.48, 17,008.22 and 11,849.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.48, 17,008.22 and 11,849.95 is: 16,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.48 : 17,008.22 = 11,849.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.48/17,008.22 = 11,849.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.48x = 17,008.22 × 11,849.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.48x = 201,546,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,546,497.34/12,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.01

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