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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.76, 18,885.92 and 12,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.76, 18,885.92 and 12,111.20 is: 18,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.76 : 18,885.92 = 12,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.76/18,885.92 = 12,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.76x = 18,885.92 × 12,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.76x = 228,731,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,731,154.30/12,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.08

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