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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,957.60, 19,436.40 and 12,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,957.60, 19,436.40 and 12,189.60 is: 18,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,957.60 : 19,436.40 = 12,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,957.60/19,436.40 = 12,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,957.60x = 19,436.40 × 12,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,957.60x = 236,921,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,921,941.44/12,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.40

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