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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.68, 19,253.52 and 4,831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.68, 19,253.52 and 4,831.96 is: 7,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.68 : 19,253.52 = 4,831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.68/19,253.52 = 4,831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.68x = 19,253.52 × 4,831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.68x = 93,032,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,032,238.50/12,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,247.94

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