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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.02, 19,331.46 and 7,345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.02, 19,331.46 and 7,345.62 is: 11,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.02 : 19,331.46 = 7,345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.02/19,331.46 = 7,345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.02x = 19,331.46 × 7,345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.02x = 142,001,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,001,559.21/12,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.82

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