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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,880.80, 19,321.20 and 12,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,880.80, 19,321.20 and 12,232.80 is: 18,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,880.80 : 19,321.20 = 12,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,880.80/19,321.20 = 12,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,880.80x = 19,321.20 × 12,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,880.80x = 236,352,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,352,375.36/12,880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.20

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