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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,828.42, 17,662.05 and 11,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,828.42, 17,662.05 and 11,171.70 is: 15,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,828.42 : 17,662.05 = 11,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,828.42/17,662.05 = 11,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,828.42x = 17,662.05 × 11,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,828.42x = 197,315,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,315,123.99/12,828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.09

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