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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.60, 19,454.40 and 12,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.60, 19,454.40 and 12,400.80 is: 18,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.60 : 19,454.40 = 12,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.60/19,454.40 = 12,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.60x = 19,454.40 × 12,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.60x = 241,250,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,250,123.52/12,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.20

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