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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,963.60, 19,445.40 and 12,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,963.60, 19,445.40 and 12,195.60 is: 18,293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,963.60 : 19,445.40 = 12,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,963.60/19,445.40 = 12,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,963.60x = 19,445.40 × 12,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,963.60x = 237,148,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,148,320.24/12,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.40

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