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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.98, 19,266.09 and 8,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.98, 19,266.09 and 8,711.52 is: 13,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.98 : 19,266.09 = 8,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.98/19,266.09 = 8,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.98x = 19,266.09 × 8,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.98x = 167,836,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,836,928.36/12,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.34

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