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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,962.55, 19,342.69 and 11,566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,962.55, 19,342.69 and 11,566.29 is: 17,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,962.55 : 19,342.69 = 11,566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,962.55/19,342.69 = 11,566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,962.55x = 19,342.69 × 11,566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,962.55x = 223,723,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,723,161.92/12,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259.19

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