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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.90, 19,499.85 and 9,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.90, 19,499.85 and 9,063.30 is: 13,594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.90 : 19,499.85 = 9,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.90/19,499.85 = 9,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.90x = 19,499.85 × 9,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.90x = 176,732,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,732,990.51/12,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.95

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