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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.70, 19,364.55 and 12,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.70, 19,364.55 and 12,132.10 is: 18,198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.70 : 19,364.55 = 12,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.70/19,364.55 = 12,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.70x = 19,364.55 × 12,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.70x = 234,932,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,932,657.06/12,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.15

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