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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.51, 19,486.96 and 8,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.51, 19,486.96 and 8,004.95 is: 11,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.51 : 19,486.96 = 8,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.51/19,486.96 = 8,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.51x = 19,486.96 × 8,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.51x = 155,992,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,992,141.11/12,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.85

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