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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,925.20, 19,366.20 and 12,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,925.20, 19,366.20 and 12,147.60 is: 18,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,925.20 : 19,366.20 = 12,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,925.20/19,366.20 = 12,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,925.20x = 19,366.20 × 12,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,925.20x = 235,252,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,252,851.12/12,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.10

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