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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.10, 17,054.52 and 10,711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.10, 17,054.52 and 10,711.11 is: 14,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.10 : 17,054.52 = 10,711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.10/17,054.52 = 10,711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.10x = 17,054.52 × 10,711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.10x = 182,672,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,672,839.72/12,395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.50

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