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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.76, 19,234.26 and 11,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.76, 19,234.26 and 11,876.76 is: 17,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.76 : 19,234.26 = 11,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.76/19,234.26 = 11,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.76x = 19,234.26 × 11,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.76x = 228,440,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,440,689.80/12,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,779.20

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