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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,174.21, 19,667.40 and 12,712.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,174.21, 19,667.40 and 12,712.78 is: 18,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,174.21 : 19,667.40 = 12,712.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,174.21/19,667.40 = 12,712.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,174.21x = 19,667.40 × 12,712.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,174.21x = 250,027,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,027,329.37/13,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.54

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