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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,821.70, 19,232.55 and 8,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,821.70, 19,232.55 and 8,847.30 is: 13,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,821.70 : 19,232.55 = 8,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,821.70/19,232.55 = 8,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,821.70x = 19,232.55 × 8,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,821.70x = 170,156,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,156,139.62/12,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.95

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