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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,734.40, 19,101.60 and 12,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,734.40, 19,101.60 and 12,248.40 is: 18,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,734.40 : 19,101.60 = 12,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,734.40/19,101.60 = 12,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,734.40x = 19,101.60 × 12,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,734.40x = 233,964,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,964,037.44/12,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.60

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