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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.70, 19,008.45 and 7,992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.70, 19,008.45 and 7,992.30 is: 11,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.70 : 19,008.45 = 7,992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.70/19,008.45 = 7,992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.70x = 19,008.45 × 7,992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.70x = 151,921,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,921,234.94/12,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.86

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