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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,960.60, 19,412.10 and 12,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,960.60, 19,412.10 and 12,672.60 is: 18,980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960.60 : 19,412.10 = 12,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960.60/19,412.10 = 12,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960.60x = 19,412.10 × 12,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960.60x = 246,001,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,001,778.46/12,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,980.74

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