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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,781.71, 19,183.63 and 12,752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,781.71, 19,183.63 and 12,752.15 is: 19,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,781.71 : 19,183.63 = 12,752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,781.71/19,183.63 = 12,752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,781.71x = 19,183.63 × 12,752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,781.71x = 244,632,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,632,527.30/12,781.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.27

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