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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.20, 19,416.80 and 8,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.20, 19,416.80 and 8,795.20 is: 13,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.20 : 19,416.80 = 8,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.20/19,416.80 = 8,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.20x = 19,416.80 × 8,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.20x = 170,774,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774,639.36/12,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.94

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