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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.20, 19,240.80 and 11,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.20, 19,240.80 and 11,099.20 is: 16,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.20 : 19,240.80 = 11,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.20/19,240.80 = 11,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.20x = 19,240.80 × 11,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.20x = 213,557,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,557,487.36/12,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.80

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