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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,933.81, 19,287.52 and 12,815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,933.81, 19,287.52 and 12,815.57 is: 19,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,933.81 : 19,287.52 = 12,815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,933.81/19,287.52 = 12,815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,933.81x = 19,287.52 × 12,815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,933.81x = 247,180,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,180,562.69/12,933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.19

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