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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,986.40, 19,436.40 and 11,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,986.40, 19,436.40 and 11,431.20 is: 17,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,986.40 : 19,436.40 = 11,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,986.40/19,436.40 = 11,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,986.40x = 19,436.40 × 11,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,986.40x = 222,181,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,181,375.68/12,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.77

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