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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.14, 17,454.66 and 11,221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.14, 17,454.66 and 11,221.19 is: 15,476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.14 : 17,454.66 = 11,221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.14/17,454.66 = 11,221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.14x = 17,454.66 × 11,221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.14x = 195,861,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,861,968.97/12,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.87

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