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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.86, 17,853.91 and 11,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.86, 17,853.91 and 11,155.30 is: 15,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.86 : 17,853.91 = 11,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.86/17,853.91 = 11,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.86x = 17,853.91 × 11,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.86x = 199,165,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,165,722.22/12,944.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.70

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