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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,971.40, 19,444.92 and 9,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,971.40, 19,444.92 and 9,804 is: 14,696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,971.40 : 19,444.92 = 9,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,971.40/19,444.92 = 9,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,971.40x = 19,444.92 × 9,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,971.40x = 190,637,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,637,995.68/12,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,696.79

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