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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.16, 19,181.97 and 12,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.16, 19,181.97 and 12,189.16 is: 18,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.16 : 19,181.97 = 12,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.16/19,181.97 = 12,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.16x = 19,181.97 × 12,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.16x = 233,812,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,812,101.45/12,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.35

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