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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,812.40, 19,218.60 and 12,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,812.40, 19,218.60 and 12,639.60 is: 18,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,812.40 : 19,218.60 = 12,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,812.40/19,218.60 = 12,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,812.40x = 19,218.60 × 12,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,812.40x = 242,915,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,915,416.56/12,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,959.40

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