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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,976.57, 19,440.24 and 7,700.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,976.57, 19,440.24 and 7,700.43 is: 11,536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,976.57 : 19,440.24 = 7,700.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,976.57/19,440.24 = 7,700.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,976.57x = 19,440.24 × 7,700.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,976.57x = 149,698,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698,207.30/12,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.04

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