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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.10, 19,465.65 and 12,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.10, 19,465.65 and 12,408.30 is: 18,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.10 : 19,465.65 = 12,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.10/19,465.65 = 12,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.10x = 19,465.65 × 12,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.10x = 241,535,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,535,624.90/12,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.45

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