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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.80, 19,417.80 and 8,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.80, 19,417.80 and 8,560.40 is: 12,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.80 : 19,417.80 = 8,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.80/19,417.80 = 8,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.80x = 19,417.80 × 8,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.80x = 166,224,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,224,135.12/12,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.21

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