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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,952.40, 19,428.60 and 12,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,952.40, 19,428.60 and 12,088.40 is: 18,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,952.40 : 19,428.60 = 12,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,952.40/19,428.60 = 12,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,952.40x = 19,428.60 × 12,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,952.40x = 234,860,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,860,688.24/12,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.60

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