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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,821.20, 19,231.80 and 12,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,821.20, 19,231.80 and 12,043.60 is: 18,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,821.20 : 19,231.80 = 12,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,821.20/19,231.80 = 12,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,821.20x = 19,231.80 × 12,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,821.20x = 231,620,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,620,106.48/12,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.40

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