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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.40, 19,355.10 and 9,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.40, 19,355.10 and 9,987.40 is: 14,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.40 : 19,355.10 = 9,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.40/19,355.10 = 9,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.40x = 19,355.10 × 9,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.40x = 193,307,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,307,125.74/12,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,981.10

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