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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,830.10, 19,245.15 and 8,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,830.10, 19,245.15 and 8,674.80 is: 13,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,830.10 : 19,245.15 = 8,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,830.10/19,245.15 = 8,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,830.10x = 19,245.15 × 8,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,830.10x = 166,947,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,947,827.22/12,830.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.20

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