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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,821.70, 19,232.55 and 11,837.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,821.70, 19,232.55 and 11,837.55 is: 17,756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,821.70 : 19,232.55 = 11,837.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,821.70/19,232.55 = 11,837.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,821.70x = 19,232.55 × 11,837.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,821.70x = 227,666,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,666,272.25/12,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,756.33

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