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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.40, 18,914.40 and 11,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.40, 18,914.40 and 11,227.20 is: 16,826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.40 : 18,914.40 = 11,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.40/18,914.40 = 11,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.40x = 18,914.40 × 11,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.40x = 212,355,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,355,751.68/12,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.39

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