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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,752.80, 19,096.80 and 12,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,752.80, 19,096.80 and 12,169.60 is: 18,223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,752.80 : 19,096.80 = 12,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,752.80/19,096.80 = 12,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,752.80x = 19,096.80 × 12,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,752.80x = 232,400,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,400,417.28/12,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.48

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