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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.59, 19,281.88 and 12,774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.59, 19,281.88 and 12,774.59 is: 19,281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.59 : 19,281.88 = 12,774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.59/19,281.88 = 12,774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.59x = 19,281.88 × 12,774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.59x = 246,317,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,317,951.15/12,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.88

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