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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,982.40, 19,441.20 and 9,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,982.40, 19,441.20 and 9,677.60 is: 14,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982.40 : 19,441.20 = 9,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982.40/19,441.20 = 9,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982.40x = 19,441.20 × 9,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982.40x = 188,144,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,144,157.12/12,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.25

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