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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,751.42, 19,068.41 and 12,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,751.42, 19,068.41 and 12,129.34 is: 18,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,751.42 : 19,068.41 = 12,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,751.42/19,068.41 = 12,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,751.42x = 19,068.41 × 12,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,751.42x = 231,287,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,287,228.15/12,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.15

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