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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,805.09, 17,674.40 and 11,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,805.09, 17,674.40 and 11,476.49 is: 15,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,805.09 : 17,674.40 = 11,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,805.09/17,674.40 = 11,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,805.09x = 17,674.40 × 11,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,805.09x = 202,840,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,840,015.18/12,805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.58

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