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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.69, 19,458.87 and 12,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.69, 19,458.87 and 12,079.98 is: 18,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.69 : 19,458.87 = 12,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.69/19,458.87 = 12,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.69x = 19,458.87 × 12,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.69x = 235,062,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,062,760.42/12,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.60

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