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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,050.92, 19,537.50 and 12,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,050.92, 19,537.50 and 12,584.36 is: 18,839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050.92 : 19,537.50 = 12,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050.92/19,537.50 = 12,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050.92x = 19,537.50 × 12,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050.92x = 245,866,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,866,933.50/13,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.05

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