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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,790.63, 19,215.11 and 12,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,790.63, 19,215.11 and 12,265.75 is: 18,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,790.63 : 19,215.11 = 12,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,790.63/19,215.11 = 12,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,790.63x = 19,215.11 × 12,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,790.63x = 235,687,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,687,735.48/12,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.59

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