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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,726.36, 17,523.27 and 11,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,726.36, 17,523.27 and 11,044.80 is: 15,207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,726.36 : 17,523.27 = 11,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,726.36/17,523.27 = 11,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,726.36x = 17,523.27 × 11,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,726.36x = 193,541,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,541,012.50/12,726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.88

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