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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,837.53, 17,706.03 and 11,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,837.53, 17,706.03 and 11,047.98 is: 15,237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,837.53 : 17,706.03 = 11,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,837.53/17,706.03 = 11,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,837.53x = 17,706.03 × 11,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,837.53x = 195,615,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,615,890.29/12,837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.82

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