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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,916.76, 19,356.64 and 7,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,916.76, 19,356.64 and 7,358.63 is: 11,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,916.76 : 19,356.64 = 7,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,916.76/19,356.64 = 7,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,916.76x = 19,356.64 × 7,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,916.76x = 142,438,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,438,351.80/12,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.41

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