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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,965.40, 19,448.10 and 8,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,965.40, 19,448.10 and 8,818.20 is: 13,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965.40 : 19,448.10 = 8,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965.40/19,448.10 = 8,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965.40x = 19,448.10 × 8,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965.40x = 171,497,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,497,235.42/12,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.30

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