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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,737.80, 19,106.70 and 12,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,737.80, 19,106.70 and 12,008.80 is: 18,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,737.80 : 19,106.70 = 12,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,737.80/19,106.70 = 12,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,737.80x = 19,106.70 × 12,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,737.80x = 229,448,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,448,538.96/12,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.20

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