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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.60, 19,008.90 and 12,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.60, 19,008.90 and 12,586.20 is: 18,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.60 : 19,008.90 = 12,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.60/19,008.90 = 12,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.60x = 19,008.90 × 12,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.60x = 239,249,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,249,817.18/12,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.30

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