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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,925.85, 19,331.93 and 11,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,925.85, 19,331.93 and 11,258.33 is: 16,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,925.85 : 19,331.93 = 11,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,925.85/19,331.93 = 11,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,925.85x = 19,331.93 × 11,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,925.85x = 217,645,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,645,178.96/12,925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.98

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