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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.40, 17,466.48 and 11,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.40, 17,466.48 and 11,015.52 is: 15,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.40 : 17,466.48 = 11,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.40/17,466.48 = 11,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.40x = 17,466.48 × 11,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.40x = 192,402,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,402,359.77/12,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,180.39

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