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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.40, 19,011.60 and 8,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.40, 19,011.60 and 8,527.20 is: 12,790.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.40 : 19,011.60 = 8,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.40/19,011.60 = 8,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.40x = 19,011.60 × 8,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.40x = 162,115,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,115,715.52/12,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.80

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