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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.30, 19,430.55 and 8,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.30, 19,430.55 and 8,568.90 is: 12,831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.30 : 19,430.55 = 8,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.30/19,430.55 = 8,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.30x = 19,430.55 × 8,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.30x = 166,498,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,498,439.90/12,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.95

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