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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,851.12, 19,236.36 and 8,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,851.12, 19,236.36 and 8,176.34 is: 12,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,851.12 : 19,236.36 = 8,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,851.12/19,236.36 = 8,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,851.12x = 19,236.36 × 8,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,851.12x = 157,283,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,283,019.72/12,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.86

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