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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,820.84, 19,231.26 and 7,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,820.84, 19,231.26 and 7,345 is: 11,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,820.84 : 19,231.26 = 7,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,820.84/19,231.26 = 7,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,820.84x = 19,231.26 × 7,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,820.84x = 141,253,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,253,604.70/12,820.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.50

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