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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,993.20, 19,479.37 and 8,834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,993.20, 19,479.37 and 8,834.66 is: 13,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,993.20 : 19,479.37 = 8,834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,993.20/19,479.37 = 8,834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,993.20x = 19,479.37 × 8,834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,993.20x = 172,093,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,093,610.96/12,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.90

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