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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.15, 18,944.85 and 8,943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.15, 18,944.85 and 8,943.44 is: 13,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.15 : 18,944.85 = 8,943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.15/18,944.85 = 8,943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.15x = 18,944.85 × 8,943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.15x = 169,432,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,432,176.65/12,640.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.29

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