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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,890.53, 19,161.95 and 12,512.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,890.53, 19,161.95 and 12,512.17 is: 18,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,890.53 : 19,161.95 = 12,512.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,890.53/19,161.95 = 12,512.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,890.53x = 19,161.95 × 12,512.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,890.53x = 239,757,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,757,575.93/12,890.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.51

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