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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.48, 17,009.60 and 11,850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.48, 17,009.60 and 11,850.95 is: 16,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.48 : 17,009.60 = 11,850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.48/17,009.60 = 11,850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.48x = 17,009.60 × 11,850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.48x = 201,579,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,579,919.12/12,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.40

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