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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920.40, 19,337.40 and 11,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,920.40, 19,337.40 and 11,365.20 is: 17,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920.40 : 19,337.40 = 11,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920.40/19,337.40 = 11,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920.40x = 19,337.40 × 11,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920.40x = 219,773,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,773,418.48/12,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.80

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