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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.36, 19,845 and 12,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.36, 19,845 and 12,462.12 is: 18,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.36 : 19,845 = 12,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.36/19,845 = 12,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.36x = 19,845 × 12,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.36x = 247,310,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,310,771.40/13,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.39

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