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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,785.70, 19,298.63 and 12,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,785.70, 19,298.63 and 12,785.70 is: 19,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,785.70 : 19,298.63 = 12,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,785.70/19,298.63 = 12,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,785.70x = 19,298.63 × 12,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,785.70x = 246,746,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,746,493.59/12,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.63

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