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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.40, 19,095.90 and 11,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.40, 19,095.90 and 11,204.20 is: 16,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.40 : 19,095.90 = 11,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.40/19,095.90 = 11,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.40x = 19,095.90 × 11,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.40x = 213,954,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,954,282.78/12,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.37

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