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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,809.60, 19,184.84 and 12,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,809.60, 19,184.84 and 12,366.32 is: 18,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,809.60 : 19,184.84 = 12,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,809.60/19,184.84 = 12,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,809.60x = 19,184.84 × 12,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,809.60x = 237,245,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,245,870.59/12,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.94

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