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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.68, 19,031.88 and 11,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.68, 19,031.88 and 11,316.49 is: 16,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.68 : 19,031.88 = 11,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.68/19,031.88 = 11,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.68x = 19,031.88 × 11,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.68x = 215,374,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,374,079.70/12,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,957.68

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