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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,739.44, 19,105.08 and 8,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,739.44, 19,105.08 and 8,832 is: 13,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,739.44 : 19,105.08 = 8,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,739.44/19,105.08 = 8,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,739.44x = 19,105.08 × 8,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,739.44x = 168,736,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,736,066.56/12,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.17

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