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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.54, 19,483.84 and 8,479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.54, 19,483.84 and 8,479.04 is: 12,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.54 : 19,483.84 = 8,479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.54/19,483.84 = 8,479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.54x = 19,483.84 × 8,479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.54x = 165,204,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,204,258.71/12,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.96

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