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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.88, 19,567.62 and 12,742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.88, 19,567.62 and 12,742.58 is: 18,950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.88 : 19,567.62 = 12,742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.88/19,567.62 = 12,742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.88x = 19,567.62 × 12,742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.88x = 249,341,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,341,963.26/13,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.01

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