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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,986.10, 19,479.15 and 12,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,986.10, 19,479.15 and 12,986.10 is: 19,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,986.10 : 19,479.15 = 12,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,986.10/19,479.15 = 12,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,986.10x = 19,479.15 × 12,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,986.10x = 252,958,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,958,189.82/12,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.15

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