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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778.80, 19,135.80 and 12,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,778.80, 19,135.80 and 12,195.60 is: 18,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,778.80 : 19,135.80 = 12,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,778.80/19,135.80 = 12,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,778.80x = 19,135.80 × 12,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,778.80x = 233,372,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,372,562.48/12,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.48

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