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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865.64, 19,182.88 and 11,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865.64, 19,182.88 and 11,767.28 is: 17,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865.64 : 19,182.88 = 11,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865.64/19,182.88 = 11,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865.64x = 19,182.88 × 11,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865.64x = 225,730,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,730,320.17/12,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,545.21

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