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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,578.52, 17,376.04 and 11,914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,578.52, 17,376.04 and 11,914.21 is: 16,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,578.52 : 17,376.04 = 11,914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,578.52/17,376.04 = 11,914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,578.52x = 17,376.04 × 11,914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,578.52x = 207,021,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,021,908.52/12,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.37

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