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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.43, 17,888.82 and 8,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.43, 17,888.82 and 8,492.68 is: 11,716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.43 : 17,888.82 = 8,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.43/17,888.82 = 8,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.43x = 17,888.82 × 8,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.43x = 151,924,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,924,023.84/12,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,716.72

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