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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.60, 19,181.85 and 12,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.60, 19,181.85 and 12,364.32 is: 18,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.60 : 19,181.85 = 12,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.60/19,181.85 = 12,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.60x = 19,181.85 × 12,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.60x = 237,170,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,170,531.59/12,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.95

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