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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.93, 18,974.48 and 8,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.93, 18,974.48 and 8,963.21 is: 13,433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.93 : 18,974.48 = 8,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.93/18,974.48 = 8,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.93x = 18,974.48 × 8,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.93x = 170,072,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,072,204.06/12,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.90

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