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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,728.20, 19,071.42 and 12,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,728.20, 19,071.42 and 12,242.20 is: 18,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,728.20 : 19,071.42 = 12,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,728.20/19,071.42 = 12,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,728.20x = 19,071.42 × 12,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,728.20x = 233,476,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,476,137.92/12,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.22

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