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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,351.43, 17,039.01 and 11,874.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,351.43, 17,039.01 and 11,874.07 is: 16,380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,351.43 : 17,039.01 = 11,874.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,351.43/17,039.01 = 11,874.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,351.43x = 17,039.01 × 11,874.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,351.43x = 202,322,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,322,397.47/12,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.48

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