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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,709.36, 18,928.49 and 11,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,709.36, 18,928.49 and 11,955.52 is: 17,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,709.36 : 18,928.49 = 11,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,709.36/18,928.49 = 11,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,709.36x = 18,928.49 × 11,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,709.36x = 226,299,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,299,940.76/12,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.77

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