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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888.23, 19,335.98 and 7,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,888.23, 19,335.98 and 7,627.88 is: 11,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888.23 : 19,335.98 = 7,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888.23/19,335.98 = 7,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888.23x = 19,335.98 × 7,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888.23x = 147,492,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,492,602.53/12,888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.98

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