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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.22, 17,053.74 and 11,472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.22, 17,053.74 and 11,472.84 is: 15,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.22 : 17,053.74 = 11,472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.22/17,053.74 = 11,472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.22x = 17,053.74 × 11,472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.22x = 195,654,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,654,830.42/12,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.84

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