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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,962.80, 19,444.20 and 8,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,962.80, 19,444.20 and 8,815.60 is: 13,223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,962.80 : 19,444.20 = 8,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,962.80/19,444.20 = 8,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,962.80x = 19,444.20 × 8,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,962.80x = 171,412,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,412,289.52/12,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.40

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