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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,962.26, 19,417.57 and 9,990.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,962.26, 19,417.57 and 9,990.33 is: 14,965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,962.26 : 19,417.57 = 9,990.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,962.26/19,417.57 = 9,990.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,962.26x = 19,417.57 × 9,990.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,962.26x = 193,987,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,987,932.10/12,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.59

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