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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,631.20, 18,958.08 and 12,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,631.20, 18,958.08 and 12,584.16 is: 18,887.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,631.20 : 18,958.08 = 12,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,631.20/18,958.08 = 12,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,631.20x = 18,958.08 × 12,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,631.20x = 238,571,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,571,512.01/12,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.48

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