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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.62, 19,865.79 and 12,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.62, 19,865.79 and 12,458.16 is: 18,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.62 : 19,865.79 = 12,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.62/19,865.79 = 12,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.62x = 19,865.79 × 12,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.62x = 247,491,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,491,115.85/13,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.81

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