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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.76, 19,871.99 and 12,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.76, 19,871.99 and 12,462.30 is: 18,698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.76 : 19,871.99 = 12,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.76/19,871.99 = 12,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.76x = 19,871.99 × 12,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.76x = 247,650,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,650,638.67/13,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.01

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