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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,800.56, 17,658.04 and 8,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,800.56, 17,658.04 and 8,814.76 is: 12,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,800.56 : 17,658.04 = 8,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,800.56/17,658.04 = 8,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,800.56x = 17,658.04 × 8,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,800.56x = 155,651,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651,384.67/12,800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.73

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