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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,809.70, 19,214.55 and 11,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,809.70, 19,214.55 and 11,340.90 is: 17,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,809.70 : 19,214.55 = 11,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,809.70/19,214.55 = 11,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,809.70x = 19,214.55 × 11,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,809.70x = 217,910,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,910,290.10/12,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.35

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