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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.60, 18,932.40 and 8,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.60, 18,932.40 and 8,215.20 is: 12,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.60 : 18,932.40 = 8,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.60/18,932.40 = 8,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.60x = 18,932.40 × 8,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.60x = 155,533,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,533,452.48/12,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.80

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