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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,557.79, 18,836.67 and 11,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,557.79, 18,836.67 and 11,727.42 is: 17,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,557.79 : 18,836.67 = 11,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,557.79/18,836.67 = 11,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,557.79x = 18,836.67 × 11,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,557.79x = 220,905,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,905,540.49/12,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.12

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