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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674, 19,014.88 and 8,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674, 19,014.88 and 8,983.44 is: 13,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674 : 19,014.88 = 8,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674/19,014.88 = 8,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674x = 19,014.88 × 8,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674x = 170,819,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,819,033.59/12,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.91

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