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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.78, 18,993.51 and 8,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.78, 18,993.51 and 8,969.15 is: 13,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.78 : 18,993.51 = 8,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.78/18,993.51 = 8,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.78x = 18,993.51 × 8,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.78x = 170,355,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,355,640.22/12,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.45

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