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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.20, 18,802.80 and 12,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.20, 18,802.80 and 12,340.80 is: 18,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.20 : 18,802.80 = 12,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.20/18,802.80 = 12,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.20x = 18,802.80 × 12,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.20x = 232,041,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,041,594.24/12,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.20

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