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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,267.79, 19,901.73 and 12,602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,267.79, 19,901.73 and 12,602.65 is: 18,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,267.79 : 19,901.73 = 12,602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,267.79/19,901.73 = 12,602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,267.79x = 19,901.73 × 12,602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,267.79x = 250,814,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,814,537.58/13,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.02

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