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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,895.40, 19,329.60 and 5,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,895.40, 19,329.60 and 5,403.24 is: 8,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,895.40 : 19,329.60 = 5,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,895.40/19,329.60 = 5,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,895.40x = 19,329.60 × 5,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,895.40x = 104,442,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,442,488.17/12,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.20

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