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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.60, 19,287.90 and 12,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.60, 19,287.90 and 12,366.52 is: 18,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.60 : 19,287.90 = 12,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.60/19,287.90 = 12,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.60x = 19,287.90 × 12,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.60x = 238,524,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,524,201.11/12,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.78

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