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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,823.65, 19,245.24 and 8,653.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,823.65, 19,245.24 and 8,653.77 is: 12,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,823.65 : 19,245.24 = 8,653.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,823.65/19,245.24 = 8,653.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,823.65x = 19,245.24 × 8,653.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,823.65x = 166,543,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,543,880.55/12,823.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.24

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