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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.08, 17,920.02 and 8,207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.08, 17,920.02 and 8,207.65 is: 11,323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.08 : 17,920.02 = 8,207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.08/17,920.02 = 8,207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.08x = 17,920.02 × 8,207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.08x = 147,081,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,081,252.15/12,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,323.45

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