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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,638.80, 18,919.80 and 11,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,638.80, 18,919.80 and 11,256.40 is: 16,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,638.80 : 18,919.80 = 11,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,638.80/18,919.80 = 11,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,638.80x = 18,919.80 × 11,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,638.80x = 212,968,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,968,836.72/12,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.40

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