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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,687.88, 19,026.96 and 7,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,687.88, 19,026.96 and 7,487.68 is: 11,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,687.88 : 19,026.96 = 7,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,687.88/19,026.96 = 7,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,687.88x = 19,026.96 × 7,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,687.88x = 142,467,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,467,787.85/12,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.65

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