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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,916.08, 19,362.78 and 8,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,916.08, 19,362.78 and 8,524.26 is: 12,778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,916.08 : 19,362.78 = 8,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,916.08/19,362.78 = 8,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,916.08x = 19,362.78 × 8,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,916.08x = 165,053,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,053,371.04/12,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.91

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