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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.40, 19,487.10 and 12,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.40, 19,487.10 and 12,818.60 is: 19,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.40 : 19,487.10 = 12,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.40/19,487.10 = 12,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.40x = 19,487.10 × 12,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.40x = 249,797,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,797,340.06/12,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.90

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