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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,850.84, 19,222.94 and 12,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,850.84, 19,222.94 and 12,063.52 is: 18,045.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,850.84 : 19,222.94 = 12,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,850.84/19,222.94 = 12,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,850.84x = 19,222.94 × 12,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,850.84x = 231,896,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,896,289.83/12,850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.23

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