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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.96, 17,009.38 and 11,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.96, 17,009.38 and 11,852.52 is: 16,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.96 : 17,009.38 = 11,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.96/17,009.38 = 11,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.96x = 17,009.38 × 11,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.96x = 201,604,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,604,016.64/12,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.74

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