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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.42, 19,647.96 and 12,560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.42, 19,647.96 and 12,560.48 is: 18,713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.42 : 19,647.96 = 12,560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.42/19,647.96 = 12,560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.42x = 19,647.96 × 12,560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.42x = 246,787,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,787,808.62/13,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.88

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