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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.63, 17,132.19 and 7,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.63, 17,132.19 and 7,111.15 is: 9,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.63 : 17,132.19 = 7,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.63/17,132.19 = 7,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.63x = 17,132.19 × 7,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.63x = 121,829,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,829,572.92/12,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.39

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