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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.40, 19,791.90 and 12,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.40, 19,791.90 and 12,755.40 is: 19,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.40 : 19,791.90 = 12,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.40/19,791.90 = 12,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.40x = 19,791.90 × 12,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.40x = 252,453,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,453,601.26/13,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.55

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