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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.64, 18,759.58 and 8,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.64, 18,759.58 and 8,993.72 is: 13,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.64 : 18,759.58 = 8,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.64/18,759.58 = 8,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.64x = 18,759.58 × 8,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.64x = 168,718,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,718,409.84/12,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.84

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