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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,834.60, 19,251.90 and 12,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,834.60, 19,251.90 and 12,066.60 is: 18,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,834.60 : 19,251.90 = 12,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,834.60/19,251.90 = 12,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,834.60x = 19,251.90 × 12,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,834.60x = 232,304,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,304,976.54/12,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.90

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