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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,887.52, 19,176.90 and 12,843.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,887.52, 19,176.90 and 12,843.78 is: 19,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,887.52 : 19,176.90 = 12,843.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,887.52/19,176.90 = 12,843.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,887.52x = 19,176.90 × 12,843.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,887.52x = 246,303,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,303,884.68/12,887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.81

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