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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,757.20, 19,135.80 and 11,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,757.20, 19,135.80 and 11,029.20 is: 16,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,757.20 : 19,135.80 = 11,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,757.20/19,135.80 = 11,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,757.20x = 19,135.80 × 11,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,757.20x = 211,052,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,052,565.36/12,757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.80

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