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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,938.60, 19,422.30 and 12,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,938.60, 19,422.30 and 12,092.60 is: 18,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,938.60 : 19,422.30 = 12,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,938.60/19,422.30 = 12,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,938.60x = 19,422.30 × 12,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,938.60x = 234,866,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,866,104.98/12,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.36

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