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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,786.72, 19,180.08 and 12,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,786.72, 19,180.08 and 12,064.80 is: 18,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,786.72 : 19,180.08 = 12,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,786.72/19,180.08 = 12,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,786.72x = 19,180.08 × 12,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,786.72x = 231,403,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,403,829.18/12,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.20

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