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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,644.87, 17,458.13 and 11,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,644.87, 17,458.13 and 11,316.29 is: 15,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,644.87 : 17,458.13 = 11,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,644.87/17,458.13 = 11,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,644.87x = 17,458.13 × 11,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,644.87x = 197,561,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,561,202.94/12,644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.83

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