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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.59, 19,436.22 and 4,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.59, 19,436.22 and 4,191.39 is: 6,288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.59 : 19,436.22 = 4,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.59/19,436.22 = 4,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.59x = 19,436.22 × 4,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.59x = 81,464,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,464,778.15/12,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.00

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