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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,509.60, 17,201.04 and 11,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,509.60, 17,201.04 and 11,991.20 is: 16,488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,509.60 : 17,201.04 = 11,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,509.60/17,201.04 = 11,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,509.60x = 17,201.04 × 11,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,509.60x = 206,261,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,261,110.85/12,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.23

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