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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.41, 19,256.16 and 11,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.41, 19,256.16 and 11,611.82 is: 17,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.41 : 19,256.16 = 11,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.41/19,256.16 = 11,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.41x = 19,256.16 × 11,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.41x = 223,599,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,599,063.81/12,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.32

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