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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,831.40, 19,247.10 and 11,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,831.40, 19,247.10 and 11,227.60 is: 16,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,831.40 : 19,247.10 = 11,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,831.40/19,247.10 = 11,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,831.40x = 19,247.10 × 11,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,831.40x = 216,098,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,098,739.96/12,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.40

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