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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.20, 19,215.36 and 11,501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.20, 19,215.36 and 11,501.28 is: 17,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.20 : 19,215.36 = 11,501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.20/19,215.36 = 11,501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.20x = 19,215.36 × 11,501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.20x = 221,001,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,001,235.66/12,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,218.37

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