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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,892.60, 19,338.90 and 9,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,892.60, 19,338.90 and 9,976.60 is: 14,964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892.60 : 19,338.90 = 9,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892.60/19,338.90 = 9,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892.60x = 19,338.90 × 9,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892.60x = 192,936,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,936,469.74/12,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.90

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