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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.56, 17,852.36 and 11,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.56, 17,852.36 and 11,377.36 is: 15,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.56 : 17,852.36 = 11,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.56/17,852.36 = 11,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.56x = 17,852.36 × 11,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.56x = 203,112,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,112,726.57/12,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.53

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