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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.80, 19,009.20 and 11,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.80, 19,009.20 and 11,463.20 is: 17,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.80 : 19,009.20 = 11,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.80/19,009.20 = 11,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.80x = 19,009.20 × 11,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.80x = 217,906,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,906,261.44/12,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.80

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