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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.52, 18,974.72 and 8,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.52, 18,974.72 and 8,027.52 is: 12,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.52 : 18,974.72 = 8,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.52/18,974.72 = 8,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.52x = 18,974.72 × 8,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.52x = 152,319,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,319,944.29/12,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.45

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