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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,836.58, 19,254.90 and 3,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,836.58, 19,254.90 and 3,476.66 is: 5,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,836.58 : 19,254.90 = 3,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,836.58/19,254.90 = 3,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,836.58x = 19,254.90 × 3,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,836.58x = 66,942,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,644.36/12,836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.99

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