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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.61, 19,321.05 and 12,409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.61, 19,321.05 and 12,409.16 is: 18,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.61 : 19,321.05 = 12,409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.61/19,321.05 = 12,409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.61x = 19,321.05 × 12,409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.61x = 239,758,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,758,049.12/12,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,725.82

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