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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888.60, 19,347.30 and 12,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,888.60, 19,347.30 and 12,042.60 is: 18,077.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888.60 : 19,347.30 = 12,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888.60/19,347.30 = 12,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888.60x = 19,347.30 × 12,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888.60x = 232,991,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,991,794.98/12,888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.35

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