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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,830.40, 19,245.60 and 12,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,830.40, 19,245.60 and 12,101.40 is: 18,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,830.40 : 19,245.60 = 12,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,830.40/19,245.60 = 12,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,830.40x = 19,245.60 × 12,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,830.40x = 232,898,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,898,703.84/12,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.10

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