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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.40, 19,425.60 and 12,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.40, 19,425.60 and 12,820.80 is: 19,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.40 : 19,425.60 = 12,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.40/19,425.60 = 12,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.40x = 19,425.60 × 12,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.40x = 249,051,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,051,732.48/12,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.20

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