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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.20, 19,266.60 and 12,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.20, 19,266.60 and 12,335.60 is: 18,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.20 : 19,266.60 = 12,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.20/19,266.60 = 12,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.20x = 19,266.60 × 12,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.20x = 237,665,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,665,070.96/12,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.10

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