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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.32, 19,398.60 and 6,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.32, 19,398.60 and 6,355.24 is: 9,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.32 : 19,398.60 = 6,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.32/19,398.60 = 6,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.32x = 19,398.60 × 6,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.32x = 123,282,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,282,758.66/12,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.82

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