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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,868.73, 19,266.69 and 8,177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,868.73, 19,266.69 and 8,177.11 is: 12,242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,868.73 : 19,266.69 = 8,177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,868.73/19,266.69 = 8,177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,868.73x = 19,266.69 × 8,177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,868.73x = 157,545,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,545,825.96/12,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.53

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