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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,857.94, 19,275.98 and 12,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,857.94, 19,275.98 and 12,245.58 is: 18,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,857.94 : 19,275.98 = 12,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,857.94/19,275.98 = 12,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,857.94x = 19,275.98 × 12,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,857.94x = 236,045,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,045,493.94/12,857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.96

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