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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.68, 19,626.37 and 12,685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.68, 19,626.37 and 12,685.34 is: 18,937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.68 : 19,626.37 = 12,685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.68/19,626.37 = 12,685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.68x = 19,626.37 × 12,685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.68x = 248,967,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,967,193.77/13,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.64

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