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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.41, 19,272.66 and 11,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.41, 19,272.66 and 11,622.82 is: 17,405.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.41 : 19,272.66 = 11,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.41/19,272.66 = 11,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.41x = 19,272.66 × 11,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.41x = 224,002,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,002,658.10/12,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.82

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