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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.96, 17,139.03 and 11,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.96, 17,139.03 and 11,285.92 is: 15,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.96 : 17,139.03 = 11,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.96/17,139.03 = 11,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.96x = 17,139.03 × 11,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.96x = 193,429,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,429,604.15/12,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.42

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