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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,966.23, 19,400.27 and 7,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,966.23, 19,400.27 and 7,704.06 is: 11,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,966.23 : 19,400.27 = 7,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,966.23/19,400.27 = 7,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,966.23x = 19,400.27 × 7,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,966.23x = 149,460,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,460,805.58/12,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.93

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