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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.08, 17,840.16 and 11,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.08, 17,840.16 and 11,063.73 is: 15,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.08 : 17,840.16 = 11,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.08/17,840.16 = 11,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.08x = 17,840.16 × 11,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.08x = 197,378,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,378,713.40/12,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.72

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