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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.58, 19,091.80 and 11,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.58, 19,091.80 and 11,069.40 is: 16,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.58 : 19,091.80 = 11,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.58/19,091.80 = 11,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.58x = 19,091.80 × 11,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.58x = 211,334,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,334,770.92/12,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.61

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