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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.44, 17,271.04 and 12,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.44, 17,271.04 and 12,280.32 is: 16,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.44 : 17,271.04 = 12,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.44/17,271.04 = 12,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.44x = 17,271.04 × 12,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.44x = 212,093,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,093,897.93/12,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.45

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