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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,703.44, 19,051.12 and 11,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,703.44, 19,051.12 and 11,874.22 is: 17,807.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,703.44 : 19,051.12 = 11,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,703.44/19,051.12 = 11,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,703.44x = 19,051.12 × 11,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,703.44x = 226,217,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,217,190.13/12,703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.55

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