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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,889.08, 17,795.70 and 11,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,889.08, 17,795.70 and 11,544.08 is: 15,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,889.08 : 17,795.70 = 11,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,889.08/17,795.70 = 11,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,889.08x = 17,795.70 × 11,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,889.08x = 205,434,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,434,984.46/12,889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,938.68

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