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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,780.40, 19,170.60 and 12,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,780.40, 19,170.60 and 12,222.80 is: 18,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,780.40 : 19,170.60 = 12,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,780.40/19,170.60 = 12,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,780.40x = 19,170.60 × 12,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,780.40x = 234,318,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,318,409.68/12,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.20

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