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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.10, 19,281.49 and 8,703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.10, 19,281.49 and 8,703.55 is: 13,046.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.10 : 19,281.49 = 8,703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.10/19,281.49 = 8,703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.10x = 19,281.49 × 8,703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.10x = 167,817,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,817,412.29/12,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.42

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