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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,695.77, 19,036.54 and 8,697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,695.77, 19,036.54 and 8,697.67 is: 13,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,695.77 : 19,036.54 = 8,697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,695.77/19,036.54 = 8,697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,695.77x = 19,036.54 × 8,697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,695.77x = 165,573,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,573,564.30/12,695.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.63

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