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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.20, 19,383.90 and 8,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.20, 19,383.90 and 8,232.20 is: 12,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.20 : 19,383.90 = 8,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.20/19,383.90 = 8,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.20x = 19,383.90 × 8,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.20x = 159,572,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572,141.58/12,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.25

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