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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,992.46, 19,478.22 and 11,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,992.46, 19,478.22 and 11,954.55 is: 17,922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992.46 : 19,478.22 = 11,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992.46/19,478.22 = 11,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992.46x = 19,478.22 × 11,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992.46x = 232,853,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,853,354.90/12,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,922.19

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