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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.80, 19,442.70 and 12,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.80, 19,442.70 and 12,011.40 is: 18,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.80 : 19,442.70 = 12,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.80/19,442.70 = 12,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.80x = 19,442.70 × 12,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.80x = 233,534,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,534,046.78/12,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.10

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