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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,853.05, 19,275.14 and 8,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,853.05, 19,275.14 and 8,718.27 is: 13,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,853.05 : 19,275.14 = 8,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,853.05/19,275.14 = 8,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,853.05x = 19,275.14 × 8,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,853.05x = 168,045,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,045,831.22/12,853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.39

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