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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.28, 19,011.45 and 7,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.28, 19,011.45 and 7,476.50 is: 11,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.28 : 19,011.45 = 7,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.28/19,011.45 = 7,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.28x = 19,011.45 × 7,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.28x = 142,139,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,139,105.93/12,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.77

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