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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,877.63, 17,731.63 and 11,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,877.63, 17,731.63 and 11,275.11 is: 15,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,877.63 : 17,731.63 = 11,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,877.63/17,731.63 = 11,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,877.63x = 17,731.63 × 11,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,877.63x = 199,926,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,926,078.73/12,877.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.07

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