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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,996.30, 19,494.45 and 9,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,996.30, 19,494.45 and 9,924.30 is: 14,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996.30 : 19,494.45 = 9,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996.30/19,494.45 = 9,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996.30x = 19,494.45 × 9,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996.30x = 193,468,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,468,770.14/12,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.45

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