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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.76, 19,491.91 and 12,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.76, 19,491.91 and 12,839.48 is: 19,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.76 : 19,491.91 = 12,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.76/19,491.91 = 12,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.76x = 19,491.91 × 12,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.76x = 250,265,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,265,988.61/13,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.08

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