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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,708.20, 19,041.50 and 12,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,708.20, 19,041.50 and 12,222.20 is: 18,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,708.20 : 19,041.50 = 12,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,708.20/19,041.50 = 12,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,708.20x = 19,041.50 × 12,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,708.20x = 232,729,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,729,021.30/12,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.30

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