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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,911.61, 17,818.61 and 10,112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,911.61, 17,818.61 and 10,112.25 is: 13,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,911.61 : 17,818.61 = 10,112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,911.61/17,818.61 = 10,112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,911.61x = 17,818.61 × 10,112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,911.61x = 180,186,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186,188.41/12,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.36

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