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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,792.70, 19,152.60 and 11,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,792.70, 19,152.60 and 11,334.70 is: 16,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792.70 : 19,152.60 = 11,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792.70/19,152.60 = 11,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792.70x = 19,152.60 × 11,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792.70x = 217,088,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,088,975.22/12,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.75

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