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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.70, 19,160.55 and 12,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.70, 19,160.55 and 12,579.30 is: 18,868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.70 : 19,160.55 = 12,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.70/19,160.55 = 12,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.70x = 19,160.55 × 12,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.70x = 241,026,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,026,306.62/12,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.95

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