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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.20, 18,766.80 and 12,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.20, 18,766.80 and 12,316.80 is: 18,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.20 : 18,766.80 = 12,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.20/18,766.80 = 12,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.20x = 18,766.80 × 12,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.20x = 231,146,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,146,922.24/12,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.20

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