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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.24, 17,699.47 and 11,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.24, 17,699.47 and 11,076.12 is: 15,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.24 : 17,699.47 = 11,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.24/17,699.47 = 11,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.24x = 17,699.47 × 11,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.24x = 196,041,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,041,425.97/12,875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.23

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