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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,853.74, 19,282.56 and 7,928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,853.74, 19,282.56 and 7,928.67 is: 11,894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,853.74 : 19,282.56 = 7,928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,853.74/19,282.56 = 7,928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,853.74x = 19,282.56 × 7,928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,853.74x = 152,885,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,885,055.00/12,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,894.21

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