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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.02, 17,195.68 and 11,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.02, 17,195.68 and 11,934.80 is: 16,401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.02 : 17,195.68 = 11,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.02/17,195.68 = 11,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.02x = 17,195.68 × 11,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.02x = 205,227,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,227,001.66/12,513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.08

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