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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.80, 19,202.70 and 12,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.80, 19,202.70 and 12,072.80 is: 18,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.80 : 19,202.70 = 12,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.80/19,202.70 = 12,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.80x = 19,202.70 × 12,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.80x = 231,830,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,830,356.56/12,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.20

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