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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,822.47, 19,268.34 and 12,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,822.47, 19,268.34 and 12,100.76 is: 18,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,822.47 : 19,268.34 = 12,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,822.47/19,268.34 = 12,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,822.47x = 19,268.34 × 12,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,822.47x = 233,161,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,161,557.94/12,822.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.83

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