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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.40, 19,422.90 and 11,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.40, 19,422.90 and 11,422.20 is: 17,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.40 : 19,422.90 = 11,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.40/19,422.90 = 11,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.40x = 19,422.90 × 11,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.40x = 221,852,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,852,248.38/12,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.28

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