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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,744.20, 17,601.92 and 11,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,744.20, 17,601.92 and 11,623.16 is: 16,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744.20 : 17,601.92 = 11,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744.20/17,601.92 = 11,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744.20x = 17,601.92 × 11,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744.20x = 204,589,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,589,932.47/12,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.57

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