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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,836.34, 19,161.63 and 11,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,836.34, 19,161.63 and 11,092.53 is: 16,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,836.34 : 19,161.63 = 11,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,836.34/19,161.63 = 11,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,836.34x = 19,161.63 × 11,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,836.34x = 212,550,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,550,955.62/12,836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,558.53

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