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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.80, 17,499.40 and 11,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.80, 17,499.40 and 11,346.16 is: 15,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.80 : 17,499.40 = 11,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.80/17,499.40 = 11,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.80x = 17,499.40 × 11,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.80x = 198,550,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,550,992.30/12,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.02

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