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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,791.20, 19,215.60 and 12,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,791.20, 19,215.60 and 12,445.60 is: 18,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,791.20 : 19,215.60 = 12,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,791.20/19,215.60 = 12,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,791.20x = 19,215.60 × 12,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,791.20x = 239,149,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,149,671.36/12,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.42

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