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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.70, 18,910.05 and 12,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.70, 18,910.05 and 12,169.30 is: 18,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.70 : 18,910.05 = 12,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.70/18,910.05 = 12,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.70x = 18,910.05 × 12,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.70x = 230,122,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,122,071.47/12,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.95

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