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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,959.60, 19,439.40 and 12,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,959.60, 19,439.40 and 12,009.20 is: 18,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,959.60 : 19,439.40 = 12,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,959.60/19,439.40 = 12,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,959.60x = 19,439.40 × 12,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,959.60x = 233,451,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,451,642.48/12,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.80

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