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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.70, 19,718.55 and 12,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.70, 19,718.55 and 12,635.40 is: 18,953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.70 : 19,718.55 = 12,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.70/19,718.55 = 12,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.70x = 19,718.55 × 12,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.70x = 249,151,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,151,766.67/13,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,953.10

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