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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,859.13, 17,735.79 and 11,069.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,859.13, 17,735.79 and 11,069.55 is: 15,267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,859.13 : 17,735.79 = 11,069.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,859.13/17,735.79 = 11,069.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,859.13x = 17,735.79 × 11,069.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,859.13x = 196,327,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,327,137.37/12,859.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.53

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