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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,578.60, 18,867.90 and 12,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,578.60, 18,867.90 and 12,492.20 is: 18,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,578.60 : 18,867.90 = 12,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,578.60/18,867.90 = 12,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,578.60x = 18,867.90 × 12,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,578.60x = 235,701,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,701,580.38/12,578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,738.30

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