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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.26, 17,584.11 and 11,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.26, 17,584.11 and 11,845.19 is: 16,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.26 : 17,584.11 = 11,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.26/17,584.11 = 11,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.26x = 17,584.11 × 11,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.26x = 208,287,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,287,036.01/12,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,339.76

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