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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.60, 18,996.60 and 8,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.60, 18,996.60 and 8,766.80 is: 13,155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.60 : 18,996.60 = 8,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.60/18,996.60 = 8,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.60x = 18,996.60 × 8,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.60x = 166,539,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,539,392.88/12,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.19

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