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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.74, 18,992.25 and 8,720.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.74, 18,992.25 and 8,720.94 is: 13,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.74 : 18,992.25 = 8,720.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.74/18,992.25 = 8,720.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.74x = 18,992.25 × 8,720.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.74x = 165,630,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,630,272.72/12,673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.78

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