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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,885.78, 19,305.93 and 11,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,885.78, 19,305.93 and 11,286.66 is: 16,910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,885.78 : 19,305.93 = 11,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,885.78/19,305.93 = 11,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,885.78x = 19,305.93 × 11,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,885.78x = 217,899,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,899,467.89/12,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.07

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