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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.40, 19,460.70 and 11,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.40, 19,460.70 and 11,463.40 is: 17,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.40 : 19,460.70 = 11,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.40/19,460.70 = 11,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.40x = 19,460.70 × 11,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.40x = 223,085,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,085,788.38/12,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,161.24

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