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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,704.58, 19,052.83 and 11,875.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,704.58, 19,052.83 and 11,875.35 is: 17,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,704.58 : 19,052.83 = 11,875.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,704.58/19,052.83 = 11,875.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,704.58x = 19,052.83 × 11,875.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,704.58x = 226,259,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,259,024.74/12,704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.25

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