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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.20, 19,008.30 and 12,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.20, 19,008.30 and 12,456.20 is: 18,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.20 : 19,008.30 = 12,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.20/19,008.30 = 12,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.20x = 19,008.30 × 12,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.20x = 236,771,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,771,186.46/12,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.30

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