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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.90, 19,009.35 and 8,244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.90, 19,009.35 and 8,244.23 is: 12,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.90 : 19,009.35 = 8,244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.90/19,009.35 = 8,244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.90x = 19,009.35 × 8,244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.90x = 156,717,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,717,358.50/12,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.34

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