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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.40, 19,005.60 and 12,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.40, 19,005.60 and 12,411.20 is: 18,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.40 : 19,005.60 = 12,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.40/19,005.60 = 12,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.40x = 19,005.60 × 12,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.40x = 235,882,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,882,302.72/12,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.80

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