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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,343.24, 17,041.62 and 11,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,343.24, 17,041.62 and 11,014.66 is: 15,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,343.24 : 17,041.62 = 11,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,343.24/17,041.62 = 11,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,343.24x = 17,041.62 × 11,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,343.24x = 187,707,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,707,650.15/12,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.32

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