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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,745.20, 19,212.42 and 11,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,745.20, 19,212.42 and 11,881.20 is: 17,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,745.20 : 19,212.42 = 11,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,745.20/19,212.42 = 11,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,745.20x = 19,212.42 × 11,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,745.20x = 228,266,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,266,604.50/12,745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,910.01

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