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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,884.67, 19,341.72 and 12,155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,884.67, 19,341.72 and 12,155.67 is: 18,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,884.67 : 19,341.72 = 12,155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,884.67/19,341.72 = 12,155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,884.67x = 19,341.72 × 12,155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,884.67x = 235,111,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,111,565.55/12,884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.39

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