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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.38, 19,246.68 and 7,899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.38, 19,246.68 and 7,899.48 is: 11,848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.38 : 19,246.68 = 7,899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.38/19,246.68 = 7,899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.38x = 19,246.68 × 7,899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.38x = 152,038,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,038,763.73/12,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.06

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