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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,958.98, 19,337.38 and 11,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,958.98, 19,337.38 and 11,562.72 is: 17,253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,958.98 : 19,337.38 = 11,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,958.98/19,337.38 = 11,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,958.98x = 19,337.38 × 11,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,958.98x = 223,592,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,592,710.47/12,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.88

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