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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.20, 18,989.10 and 12,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.20, 18,989.10 and 12,688.20 is: 18,989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.20 : 18,989.10 = 12,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.20/18,989.10 = 12,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.20x = 18,989.10 × 12,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.20x = 240,937,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,937,498.62/12,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.10

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