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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.70, 19,211.55 and 12,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.70, 19,211.55 and 12,078.70 is: 18,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.70 : 19,211.55 = 12,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.70/19,211.55 = 12,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.70x = 19,211.55 × 12,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.70x = 232,050,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,050,548.99/12,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.05

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