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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.52, 17,486 and 11,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.52, 17,486 and 11,338.80 is: 15,651.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.52 : 17,486 = 11,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.52/17,486 = 11,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.52x = 17,486 × 11,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.52x = 198,270,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,270,256.80/12,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.86

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