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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,839.97, 19,231.89 and 7,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,839.97, 19,231.89 and 7,894.62 is: 11,824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,839.97 : 19,231.89 = 7,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,839.97/19,231.89 = 7,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,839.97x = 19,231.89 × 7,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,839.97x = 151,828,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,828,463.43/12,839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,824.67

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