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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,885.40, 19,311.90 and 11,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,885.40, 19,311.90 and 11,492.20 is: 17,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,885.40 : 19,311.90 = 11,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,885.40/19,311.90 = 11,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,885.40x = 19,311.90 × 11,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,885.40x = 221,936,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,936,217.18/12,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.85

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