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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.40, 19,205.10 and 12,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.40, 19,205.10 and 12,074.40 is: 18,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.40 : 19,205.10 = 12,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.40/19,205.10 = 12,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.40x = 19,205.10 × 12,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.40x = 231,890,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,890,059.44/12,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.60

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