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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.72, 18,963.42 and 11,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.72, 18,963.42 and 11,561.32 is: 17,323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.72 : 18,963.42 = 11,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.72/18,963.42 = 11,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.72x = 18,963.42 × 11,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.72x = 219,242,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,242,166.91/12,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.56

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