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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,996.24, 19,481.84 and 4,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,996.24, 19,481.84 and 4,225.20 is: 6,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996.24 : 19,481.84 = 4,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996.24/19,481.84 = 4,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996.24x = 19,481.84 × 4,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996.24x = 82,314,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,314,670.37/12,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.73

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