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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.40, 19,304.10 and 11,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.40, 19,304.10 and 11,508.60 is: 17,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.40 : 19,304.10 = 11,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.40/19,304.10 = 11,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.40x = 19,304.10 × 11,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.40x = 222,163,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,163,165.26/12,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,262.90

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