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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.12, 19,194.24 and 7,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.12, 19,194.24 and 7,897.92 is: 11,820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.12 : 19,194.24 = 7,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.12/19,194.24 = 7,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.12x = 19,194.24 × 7,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.12x = 151,594,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,594,571.98/12,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.13

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