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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,671.40, 19,007.10 and 11,634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,671.40, 19,007.10 and 11,634.60 is: 17,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,671.40 : 19,007.10 = 11,634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,671.40/19,007.10 = 11,634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,671.40x = 19,007.10 × 11,634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,671.40x = 221,140,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,140,005.66/12,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,451.90

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