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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.60, 19,332.60 and 9,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.60, 19,332.60 and 9,976.40 is: 14,942.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.60 : 19,332.60 = 9,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.60/19,332.60 = 9,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.60x = 19,332.60 × 9,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.60x = 192,869,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,869,750.64/12,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.34

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