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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.50, 17,052.94 and 11,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.50, 17,052.94 and 11,884.09 is: 16,394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.50 : 17,052.94 = 11,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.50/17,052.94 = 11,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.50x = 17,052.94 × 11,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.50x = 202,658,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,658,673.72/12,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,394.34

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