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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.40, 19,248.60 and 8,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.40, 19,248.60 and 8,895.80 is: 13,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.40 : 19,248.60 = 8,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.40/19,248.60 = 8,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.40x = 19,248.60 × 8,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.40x = 171,231,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,231,695.88/12,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.70

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