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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,873.60, 19,324.80 and 12,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,873.60, 19,324.80 and 12,027.60 is: 18,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,873.60 : 19,324.80 = 12,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,873.60/19,324.80 = 12,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,873.60x = 19,324.80 × 12,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,873.60x = 232,430,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,430,964.48/12,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.85

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