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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,695.40, 19,043.10 and 12,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,695.40, 19,043.10 and 12,209.40 is: 18,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,695.40 : 19,043.10 = 12,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,695.40/19,043.10 = 12,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,695.40x = 19,043.10 × 12,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,695.40x = 232,504,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,504,825.14/12,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.10

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