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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,775.60, 19,166.59 and 12,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,775.60, 19,166.59 and 12,563.70 is: 18,848.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,775.60 : 19,166.59 = 12,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,775.60/19,166.59 = 12,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,775.60x = 19,166.59 × 12,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,775.60x = 240,803,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,803,284.52/12,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.69

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