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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,868.16, 19,398.70 and 12,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,868.16, 19,398.70 and 12,010.88 is: 18,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,868.16 : 19,398.70 = 12,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,868.16/19,398.70 = 12,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,868.16x = 19,398.70 × 12,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,868.16x = 232,995,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,995,457.86/12,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.35

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