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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.20, 19,477.80 and 11,344.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.20, 19,477.80 and 11,344.95 is: 17,017.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.20 : 19,477.80 = 11,344.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.20/19,477.80 = 11,344.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.20x = 19,477.80 × 11,344.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.20x = 220,974,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,974,667.11/12,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,017.43

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