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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.92, 19,432.76 and 7,888.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.92, 19,432.76 and 7,888.79 is: 11,832.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.92 : 19,432.76 = 7,888.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.92/19,432.76 = 7,888.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.92x = 19,432.76 × 7,888.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.92x = 153,300,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,300,971.90/12,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.51

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