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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.40, 19,431.60 and 8,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.40, 19,431.60 and 8,807.20 is: 13,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.40 : 19,431.60 = 8,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.40/19,431.60 = 8,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.40x = 19,431.60 × 8,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.40x = 171,137,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,137,987.52/12,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.80

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