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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.80, 19,432.20 and 12,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.80, 19,432.20 and 12,306.80 is: 18,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.80 : 19,432.20 = 12,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.80/19,432.20 = 12,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.80x = 19,432.20 × 12,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.80x = 239,148,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,148,198.96/12,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.20

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