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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.40, 19,317.90 and 11,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.40, 19,317.90 and 11,352.20 is: 16,990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.40 : 19,317.90 = 11,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.40/19,317.90 = 11,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.40x = 19,317.90 × 11,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.40x = 219,300,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,300,664.38/12,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,990.31

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