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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.57, 19,438.74 and 7,699.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.57, 19,438.74 and 7,699.43 is: 11,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.57 : 19,438.74 = 7,699.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.57/19,438.74 = 7,699.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.57x = 19,438.74 × 7,699.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.57x = 149,667,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,667,266.52/12,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.54

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