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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.94, 19,277.47 and 12,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.94, 19,277.47 and 12,246.58 is: 18,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.94 : 19,277.47 = 12,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.94/19,277.47 = 12,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.94x = 19,277.47 × 12,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.94x = 236,083,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083,078.55/12,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.45

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