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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,713.76, 19,083.40 and 11,846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,713.76, 19,083.40 and 11,846.25 is: 17,781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,713.76 : 19,083.40 = 11,846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,713.76/19,083.40 = 11,846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,713.76x = 19,083.40 × 11,846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,713.76x = 226,066,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,066,697.63/12,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,781.26

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