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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.24, 17,059.56 and 11,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.24, 17,059.56 and 11,027.66 is: 15,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.24 : 17,059.56 = 11,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.24/17,059.56 = 11,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.24x = 17,059.56 × 11,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.24x = 188,127,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,127,027.43/12,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.26

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