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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.20, 19,433.30 and 8,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.20, 19,433.30 and 8,806.20 is: 13,198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.20 : 19,433.30 = 8,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.20/19,433.30 = 8,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.20x = 19,433.30 × 8,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.20x = 171,133,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,133,526.46/12,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.43

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