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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.39, 19,382.33 and 5,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.39, 19,382.33 and 5,026.35 is: 7,537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.39 : 19,382.33 = 5,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.39/19,382.33 = 5,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.39x = 19,382.33 × 5,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.39x = 97,422,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,422,349.26/12,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,537.87

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