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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.40, 19,283.10 and 12,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.40, 19,283.10 and 12,682.60 is: 19,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.40 : 19,283.10 = 12,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.40/19,283.10 = 12,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.40x = 19,283.10 × 12,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.40x = 244,559,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,559,844.06/12,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.90

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