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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,895.92, 19,355.76 and 9,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,895.92, 19,355.76 and 9,992.88 is: 14,998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,895.92 : 19,355.76 = 9,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,895.92/19,355.76 = 9,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,895.92x = 19,355.76 × 9,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,895.92x = 193,419,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,419,786.99/12,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.53

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