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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,830.70, 19,246.05 and 11,299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,830.70, 19,246.05 and 11,299.80 is: 16,949.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,830.70 : 19,246.05 = 11,299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,830.70/19,246.05 = 11,299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,830.70x = 19,246.05 × 11,299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,830.70x = 217,476,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,476,515.79/12,830.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.70

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