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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.49, 19,060.41 and 12,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.49, 19,060.41 and 12,008.64 is: 17,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.49 : 19,060.41 = 12,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.49/19,060.41 = 12,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.49x = 19,060.41 × 12,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.49x = 228,889,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,889,601.94/12,719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.19

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