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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.80, 19,432.20 and 8,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.80, 19,432.20 and 8,807.60 is: 13,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.80 : 19,432.20 = 8,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.80/19,432.20 = 8,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.80x = 19,432.20 × 8,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.80x = 171,151,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,151,044.72/12,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.40

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