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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,854.20, 19,281.30 and 12,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,854.20, 19,281.30 and 12,076.60 is: 18,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,854.20 : 19,281.30 = 12,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,854.20/19,281.30 = 12,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,854.20x = 19,281.30 × 12,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,854.20x = 232,852,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,852,547.58/12,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.90

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