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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,749.54, 19,055.96 and 11,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,749.54, 19,055.96 and 11,497.28 is: 17,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,749.54 : 19,055.96 = 11,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,749.54/19,055.96 = 11,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,749.54x = 19,055.96 × 11,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,749.54x = 219,091,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,091,707.79/12,749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.28

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