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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,342.88, 17,033.11 and 11,338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,342.88, 17,033.11 and 11,338.75 is: 15,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,342.88 : 17,033.11 = 11,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,342.88/17,033.11 = 11,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,342.88x = 17,033.11 × 11,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,342.88x = 193,134,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,134,176.01/12,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.42

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