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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847.70, 19,235.10 and 11,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847.70, 19,235.10 and 11,389.70 is: 17,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847.70 : 19,235.10 = 11,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847.70/19,235.10 = 11,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847.70x = 19,235.10 × 11,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847.70x = 219,082,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,082,018.47/12,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.24

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