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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.55, 19,158.17 and 11,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.55, 19,158.17 and 11,861.68 is: 17,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.55 : 19,158.17 = 11,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.55/19,158.17 = 11,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.55x = 19,158.17 × 11,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.55x = 227,248,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,248,063.68/12,747.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,826.81

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