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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.18, 17,225.92 and 11,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.18, 17,225.92 and 11,122.76 is: 15,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.18 : 17,225.92 = 11,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.18/17,225.92 = 11,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.18x = 17,225.92 × 11,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.18x = 191,599,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,599,773.94/12,486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.95

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