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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.20, 18,439.86 and 11,725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.20, 18,439.86 and 11,725.16 is: 17,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.20 : 18,439.86 = 11,725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.20/18,439.86 = 11,725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.20x = 18,439.86 × 11,725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.20x = 216,210,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,210,308.88/12,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.85

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