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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,722.70, 19,063.17 and 12,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,722.70, 19,063.17 and 12,236.70 is: 18,334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,722.70 : 19,063.17 = 12,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,722.70/19,063.17 = 12,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,722.70x = 19,063.17 × 12,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,722.70x = 233,270,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,270,292.34/12,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.97

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