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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,820.88, 19,139.50 and 12,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,820.88, 19,139.50 and 12,253.52 is: 18,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,820.88 : 19,139.50 = 12,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,820.88/19,139.50 = 12,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,820.88x = 19,139.50 × 12,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,820.88x = 234,526,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,526,246.04/12,820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.52

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