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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,761.40, 19,103.70 and 11,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,761.40, 19,103.70 and 11,225.40 is: 16,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,761.40 : 19,103.70 = 11,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,761.40/19,103.70 = 11,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,761.40x = 19,103.70 × 11,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,761.40x = 214,446,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,446,673.98/12,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.32

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