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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,352.52, 17,056.30 and 11,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,352.52, 17,056.30 and 11,407.96 is: 15,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,352.52 : 17,056.30 = 11,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,352.52/17,056.30 = 11,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,352.52x = 17,056.30 × 11,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,352.52x = 194,577,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,577,516.99/12,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,752.06

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