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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,382.24, 17,095.44 and 11,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,382.24, 17,095.44 and 11,053.68 is: 15,261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,382.24 : 17,095.44 = 11,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,382.24/17,095.44 = 11,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,382.24x = 17,095.44 × 11,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,382.24x = 188,967,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,967,523.22/12,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.17

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