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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.85, 19,241.02 and 11,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.85, 19,241.02 and 11,314.40 is: 16,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.85 : 19,241.02 = 11,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.85/19,241.02 = 11,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.85x = 19,241.02 × 11,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.85x = 217,700,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,700,596.69/12,855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.97

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