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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,996.69, 19,492.89 and 4,675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,996.69, 19,492.89 and 4,675.15 is: 7,011.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996.69 : 19,492.89 = 4,675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996.69/19,492.89 = 4,675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996.69x = 19,492.89 × 4,675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996.69x = 91,132,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,132,191.52/12,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.96

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