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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.68, 18,971.04 and 8,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.68, 18,971.04 and 8,959.90 is: 13,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.68 : 18,971.04 = 8,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.68/18,971.04 = 8,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.68x = 18,971.04 × 8,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.68x = 169,978,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,978,621.30/12,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.77

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