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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.30, 17,011.79 and 11,385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.30, 17,011.79 and 11,385.53 is: 15,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.30 : 17,011.79 = 11,385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.30/17,011.79 = 11,385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.30x = 17,011.79 × 11,385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.30x = 193,688,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688,188.80/12,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.13

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