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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.95, 17,375.29 and 11,913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.95, 17,375.29 and 11,913.64 is: 16,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.95 : 17,375.29 = 11,913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.95/17,375.29 = 11,913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.95x = 17,375.29 × 11,913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.95x = 207,002,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,002,876.73/12,577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.60

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