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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.21, 19,285.23 and 5,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.21, 19,285.23 and 5,835.72 is: 8,754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.21 : 19,285.23 = 5,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.21/19,285.23 = 5,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.21x = 19,285.23 × 5,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.21x = 112,543,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,543,219.81/12,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,754.68

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