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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.40, 19,008.60 and 9,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.40, 19,008.60 and 9,391.90 is: 14,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.40 : 19,008.60 = 9,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.40/19,008.60 = 9,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.40x = 19,008.60 × 9,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.40x = 178,526,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,526,870.34/12,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.85

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