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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.70, 19,009.05 and 12,456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.70, 19,009.05 and 12,456.70 is: 18,685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.70 : 19,009.05 = 12,456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.70/19,009.05 = 12,456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.70x = 19,009.05 × 12,456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.70x = 236,790,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,790,033.14/12,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.05

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