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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,852.20, 19,278.30 and 12,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,852.20, 19,278.30 and 12,074.60 is: 18,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,852.20 : 19,278.30 = 12,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,852.20/19,278.30 = 12,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,852.20x = 19,278.30 × 12,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,852.20x = 232,777,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,777,761.18/12,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.90

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