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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.10, 19,011.88 and 12,017.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.10, 19,011.88 and 12,017.69 is: 18,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.10 : 19,011.88 = 12,017.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.10/19,011.88 = 12,017.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.10x = 19,011.88 × 12,017.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.10x = 228,478,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,478,880.16/12,668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.77

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