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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,537.18, 17,264.85 and 11,735.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,537.18, 17,264.85 and 11,735.85 is: 16,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,537.18 : 17,264.85 = 11,735.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,537.18/17,264.85 = 11,735.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,537.18x = 17,264.85 × 11,735.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,537.18x = 202,617,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,617,689.87/12,537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.34

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