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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,819.20, 19,228.80 and 11,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,819.20, 19,228.80 and 11,350.40 is: 17,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,819.20 : 19,228.80 = 11,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,819.20/19,228.80 = 11,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,819.20x = 19,228.80 × 11,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,819.20x = 218,254,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,254,571.52/12,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.60

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