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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.20, 18,907.80 and 12,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.20, 18,907.80 and 12,410.80 is: 18,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.20 : 18,907.80 = 12,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.20/18,907.80 = 12,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.20x = 18,907.80 × 12,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.20x = 234,660,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,660,924.24/12,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.20

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