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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,717.38, 19,073.33 and 8,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,717.38, 19,073.33 and 8,031.13 is: 12,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,717.38 : 19,073.33 = 8,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,717.38/19,073.33 = 8,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,717.38x = 19,073.33 × 8,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,717.38x = 153,180,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,180,392.76/12,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.96

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