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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.08, 19,037.40 and 12,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.08, 19,037.40 and 12,649.44 is: 18,863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.08 : 19,037.40 = 12,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.08/19,037.40 = 12,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.08x = 19,037.40 × 12,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.08x = 240,812,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,812,449.06/12,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.46

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