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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.40, 19,233.30 and 11,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.40, 19,233.30 and 11,939.30 is: 17,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.40 : 19,233.30 = 11,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.40/19,233.30 = 11,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.40x = 19,233.30 × 11,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.40x = 229,632,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,632,138.69/12,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.05

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