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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,748.42, 17,549.15 and 11,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,748.42, 17,549.15 and 11,059.89 is: 15,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,748.42 : 17,549.15 = 11,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,748.42/17,549.15 = 11,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,748.42x = 17,549.15 × 11,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,748.42x = 194,091,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,091,668.59/12,748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.76

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