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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.80, 19,363.20 and 11,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.80, 19,363.20 and 11,219.20 is: 16,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.80 : 19,363.20 = 11,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.80/19,363.20 = 11,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.80x = 19,363.20 × 11,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.80x = 217,239,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,239,613.44/12,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.80

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