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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.95, 17,389.08 and 11,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.95, 17,389.08 and 11,557.08 is: 15,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.95 : 17,389.08 = 11,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.95/17,389.08 = 11,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.95x = 17,389.08 × 11,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.95x = 200,966,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,966,988.69/12,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.59

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