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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,704.16, 19,052.64 and 8,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,704.16, 19,052.64 and 8,017.14 is: 12,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,704.16 : 19,052.64 = 8,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,704.16/19,052.64 = 8,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,704.16x = 19,052.64 × 8,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,704.16x = 152,747,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,747,723.63/12,704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.44

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