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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,822.20, 19,233.30 and 9,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,822.20, 19,233.30 and 9,711.80 is: 14,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,822.20 : 19,233.30 = 9,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,822.20/19,233.30 = 9,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,822.20x = 19,233.30 × 9,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,822.20x = 186,789,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,789,962.94/12,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.70

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