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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,938.40, 19,407.60 and 11,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,938.40, 19,407.60 and 11,901.60 is: 17,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,938.40 : 19,407.60 = 11,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,938.40/19,407.60 = 11,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,938.40x = 19,407.60 × 11,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,938.40x = 230,981,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,981,492.16/12,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.40

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