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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,829.70, 19,260.15 and 8,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,829.70, 19,260.15 and 8,149.70 is: 12,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,829.70 : 19,260.15 = 8,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,829.70/19,260.15 = 8,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,829.70x = 19,260.15 × 8,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,829.70x = 156,964,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,964,444.46/12,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.46

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