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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,826.78, 19,246.26 and 8,884.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,826.78, 19,246.26 and 8,884.11 is: 13,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,826.78 : 19,246.26 = 8,884.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,826.78/19,246.26 = 8,884.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,826.78x = 19,246.26 × 8,884.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,826.78x = 170,985,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,985,794.70/12,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.38

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