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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.60, 19,254.60 and 7,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.60, 19,254.60 and 7,671.60 is: 11,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.60 : 19,254.60 = 7,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.60/19,254.60 = 7,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.60x = 19,254.60 × 7,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.60x = 147,713,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,713,589.36/12,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.21

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