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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.82, 19,019.72 and 9,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.82, 19,019.72 and 9,902.33 is: 14,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.82 : 19,019.72 = 9,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.82/19,019.72 = 9,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.82x = 19,019.72 × 9,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.82x = 188,339,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,339,473.60/12,679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.49

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