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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.80, 19,019.70 and 12,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.80, 19,019.70 and 12,606.90 is: 18,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.80 : 19,019.70 = 12,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.80/19,019.70 = 12,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.80x = 19,019.70 × 12,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.80x = 239,779,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,779,455.93/12,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.35

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