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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.52, 17,690.40 and 12,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.52, 17,690.40 and 12,159.20 is: 16,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.52 : 17,690.40 = 12,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.52/17,690.40 = 12,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.52x = 17,690.40 × 12,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.52x = 215,101,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,101,111.68/12,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,789.66

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