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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,889.52, 19,179.88 and 12,845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,889.52, 19,179.88 and 12,845.78 is: 19,114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,889.52 : 19,179.88 = 12,845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,889.52/19,179.88 = 12,845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,889.52x = 19,179.88 × 12,845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,889.52x = 246,380,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,380,518.91/12,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,114.79

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