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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.61, 17,522.24 and 11,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.61, 17,522.24 and 11,044.05 is: 15,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.61 : 17,522.24 = 11,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.61/17,522.24 = 11,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.61x = 17,522.24 × 11,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.61x = 193,516,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,516,439.45/12,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,206.85

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