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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,965.52, 19,325.16 and 12,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,965.52, 19,325.16 and 12,227.52 is: 18,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965.52 : 19,325.16 = 12,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965.52/19,325.16 = 12,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965.52x = 19,325.16 × 12,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965.52x = 236,298,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,298,780.40/12,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.17

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