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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,780.40, 19,127.40 and 11,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,780.40, 19,127.40 and 11,225.20 is: 16,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,780.40 : 19,127.40 = 11,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,780.40/19,127.40 = 11,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,780.40x = 19,127.40 × 11,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,780.40x = 214,708,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,708,890.48/12,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.86

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