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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.60, 19,368.90 and 12,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.60, 19,368.90 and 12,912.60 is: 19,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.60 : 19,368.90 = 12,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.60/19,368.90 = 12,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.60x = 19,368.90 × 12,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.60x = 250,102,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,102,858.14/12,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.90

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