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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.81, 17,607.35 and 11,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.81, 17,607.35 and 11,819.40 is: 16,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.81 : 17,607.35 = 11,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.81/17,607.35 = 11,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.81x = 17,607.35 × 11,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.81x = 208,108,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,108,312.59/12,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,309.67

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