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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,715.68, 19,052.40 and 8,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,715.68, 19,052.40 and 8,999.52 is: 13,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,715.68 : 19,052.40 = 8,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,715.68/19,052.40 = 8,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,715.68x = 19,052.40 × 8,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,715.68x = 171,462,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,462,454.85/12,715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.33

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