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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.30, 19,431.45 and 11,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.30, 19,431.45 and 11,874.30 is: 17,811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.30 : 19,431.45 = 11,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.30/19,431.45 = 11,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.30x = 19,431.45 × 11,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.30x = 230,734,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,734,866.74/12,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.45

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