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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.20, 19,447.20 and 8,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.20, 19,447.20 and 8,030.40 is: 12,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.20 : 19,447.20 = 8,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.20/19,447.20 = 8,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.20x = 19,447.20 × 8,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.20x = 156,168,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,168,794.88/12,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.53

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