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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,789.63, 19,213.61 and 12,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,789.63, 19,213.61 and 12,264.75 is: 18,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,789.63 : 19,213.61 = 12,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,789.63/19,213.61 = 12,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,789.63x = 19,213.61 × 12,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,789.63x = 235,650,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,650,061.92/12,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.09

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