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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.62, 17,623.76 and 8,790.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.62, 17,623.76 and 8,790.50 is: 12,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.62 : 17,623.76 = 8,790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.62/17,623.76 = 8,790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.62x = 17,623.76 × 8,790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.62x = 154,921,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,921,662.28/12,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.30

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