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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.40, 19,276.20 and 12,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.40, 19,276.20 and 12,099.20 is: 18,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.40 : 19,276.20 = 12,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.40/19,276.20 = 12,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.40x = 19,276.20 × 12,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.40x = 233,226,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,226,599.04/12,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.66

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