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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,534.08, 17,319.84 and 11,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,534.08, 17,319.84 and 11,926.76 is: 16,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,534.08 : 17,319.84 = 11,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,534.08/17,319.84 = 11,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,534.08x = 17,319.84 × 11,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,534.08x = 206,569,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,569,574.92/12,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,480.63

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