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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,172.09, 19,664.24 and 12,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,172.09, 19,664.24 and 12,710.66 is: 18,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,172.09 : 19,664.24 = 12,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,172.09/19,664.24 = 12,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,172.09x = 19,664.24 × 12,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,172.09x = 249,945,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,945,306.92/13,172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.38

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