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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.40, 19,358.10 and 11,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.40, 19,358.10 and 11,884.80 is: 17,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.40 : 19,358.10 = 11,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.40/19,358.10 = 11,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.40x = 19,358.10 × 11,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.40x = 230,067,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,067,146.88/12,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,827.20

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