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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.60, 19,311.66 and 11,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.60, 19,311.66 and 11,040.24 is: 16,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.60 : 19,311.66 = 11,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.60/19,311.66 = 11,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.60x = 19,311.66 × 11,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.60x = 213,205,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,205,361.20/12,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.16

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