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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,906.40, 19,359.60 and 9,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,906.40, 19,359.60 and 9,986.80 is: 14,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,906.40 : 19,359.60 = 9,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,906.40/19,359.60 = 9,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,906.40x = 19,359.60 × 9,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,906.40x = 193,340,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,340,453.28/12,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,980.20

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