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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,737.40, 19,106.10 and 12,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,737.40, 19,106.10 and 12,227.10 is: 18,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,737.40 : 19,106.10 = 12,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,737.40/19,106.10 = 12,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,737.40x = 19,106.10 × 12,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,737.40x = 233,612,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,612,195.31/12,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.65

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