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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,823.22, 19,220.25 and 5,423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,823.22, 19,220.25 and 5,423.06 is: 8,128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,823.22 : 19,220.25 = 5,423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,823.22/19,220.25 = 5,423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,823.22x = 19,220.25 × 5,423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,823.22x = 104,232,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232,568.97/12,823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.42

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