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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.80, 19,301.70 and 12,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.80, 19,301.70 and 12,867.80 is: 19,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.80 : 19,301.70 = 12,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.80/19,301.70 = 12,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.80x = 19,301.70 × 12,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.80x = 248,370,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,370,415.26/12,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,301.70

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