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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.60, 19,358.40 and 12,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.60, 19,358.40 and 12,192.80 is: 18,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.60 : 19,358.40 = 12,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.60/19,358.40 = 12,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.60x = 19,358.40 × 12,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.60x = 236,033,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,033,099.52/12,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.20

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