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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.60, 18,794.40 and 9,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.60, 18,794.40 and 9,030.40 is: 13,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.60 : 18,794.40 = 9,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.60/18,794.40 = 9,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.60x = 18,794.40 × 9,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.60x = 169,720,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,720,949.76/12,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.60

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