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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,915.81, 19,373.90 and 7,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,915.81, 19,373.90 and 7,362.54 is: 11,043.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,915.81 : 19,373.90 = 7,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,915.81/19,373.90 = 7,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,915.81x = 19,373.90 × 7,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,915.81x = 142,641,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,641,076.89/12,915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.91

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