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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.63, 19,425.94 and 8,567.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.63, 19,425.94 and 8,567.07 is: 12,850.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.63 : 19,425.94 = 8,567.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.63/19,425.94 = 8,567.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.63x = 19,425.94 × 8,567.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.63x = 166,423,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,423,341.72/12,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.59

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