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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.90, 19,332.90 and 12,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.90, 19,332.90 and 12,548.40 is: 18,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.90 : 19,332.90 = 12,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.90/19,332.90 = 12,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.90x = 19,332.90 × 12,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.90x = 242,596,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,596,962.36/12,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,787.18

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