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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.09, 17,894.16 and 11,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.09, 17,894.16 and 11,695.54 is: 16,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.09 : 17,894.16 = 11,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.09/17,894.16 = 11,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.09x = 17,894.16 × 11,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.09x = 209,281,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,281,864.05/12,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.41

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