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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,965.85, 19,318.23 and 12,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,965.85, 19,318.23 and 12,117.15 is: 18,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965.85 : 19,318.23 = 12,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965.85/19,318.23 = 12,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965.85x = 19,318.23 × 12,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965.85x = 234,081,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,081,890.64/12,965.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.73

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