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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,823.40, 19,196.70 and 11,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,823.40, 19,196.70 and 11,287.40 is: 16,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,823.40 : 19,196.70 = 11,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,823.40/19,196.70 = 11,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,823.40x = 19,196.70 × 11,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,823.40x = 216,680,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,680,831.58/12,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.30

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