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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.20, 19,427.10 and 12,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.20, 19,427.10 and 12,407.40 is: 18,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.20 : 19,427.10 = 12,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.20/19,427.10 = 12,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.20x = 19,427.10 × 12,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.20x = 241,039,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,039,800.54/12,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,638.73

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