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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.20, 19,216.80 and 12,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.20, 19,216.80 and 12,616.80 is: 18,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.20 : 19,216.80 = 12,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.20/19,216.80 = 12,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.20x = 19,216.80 × 12,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.20x = 242,454,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,454,522.24/12,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.20

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