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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,882.40, 19,280.40 and 11,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,882.40, 19,280.40 and 11,327.20 is: 16,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,882.40 : 19,280.40 = 11,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,882.40/19,280.40 = 11,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,882.40x = 19,280.40 × 11,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,882.40x = 218,392,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,392,946.88/12,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.82

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