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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.60, 19,266.90 and 11,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.60, 19,266.90 and 11,204.35 is: 16,806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.60 : 19,266.90 = 11,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.60/19,266.90 = 11,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.60x = 19,266.90 × 11,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.60x = 215,873,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,873,091.02/12,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.53

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