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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.24, 19,486.88 and 8,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.24, 19,486.88 and 8,377.48 is: 12,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.24 : 19,486.88 = 8,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.24/19,486.88 = 8,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.24x = 19,486.88 × 8,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.24x = 163,250,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,250,947.46/12,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.23

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