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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,834.40, 19,251.60 and 11,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,834.40, 19,251.60 and 11,230.60 is: 16,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,834.40 : 19,251.60 = 11,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,834.40/19,251.60 = 11,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,834.40x = 19,251.60 × 11,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,834.40x = 216,207,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,207,018.96/12,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.90

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