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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.60, 19,499.40 and 8,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.60, 19,499.40 and 8,053.20 is: 12,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.60 : 19,499.40 = 8,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.60/19,499.40 = 8,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.60x = 19,499.40 × 8,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.60x = 157,032,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,032,568.08/12,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.80

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