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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,997.24, 19,485.92 and 10,769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,997.24, 19,485.92 and 10,769.23 is: 16,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,997.24 : 19,485.92 = 10,769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,997.24/19,485.92 = 10,769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,997.24x = 19,485.92 × 10,769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,997.24x = 209,848,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,848,354.24/12,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.61

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