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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.20, 19,272.30 and 12,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.20, 19,272.30 and 12,070.60 is: 18,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.20 : 19,272.30 = 12,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.20/19,272.30 = 12,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.20x = 19,272.30 × 12,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.20x = 232,628,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,628,224.38/12,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.90

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