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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,885.39, 19,294.97 and 11,420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,885.39, 19,294.97 and 11,420.19 is: 17,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,885.39 : 19,294.97 = 11,420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,885.39/19,294.97 = 11,420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,885.39x = 19,294.97 × 11,420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,885.39x = 220,352,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,352,166.34/12,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.93

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