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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.72, 17,465.96 and 11,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.72, 17,465.96 and 11,814.88 is: 16,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.72 : 17,465.96 = 11,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.72/17,465.96 = 11,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.72x = 17,465.96 × 11,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.72x = 206,358,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,358,221.48/12,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,295.23

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