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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.20, 19,420.20 and 12,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.20, 19,420.20 and 12,183.60 is: 18,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.20 : 19,420.20 = 12,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.20/19,420.20 = 12,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.20x = 19,420.20 × 12,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.20x = 236,607,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,607,948.72/12,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.10

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