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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,683.40, 19,008.90 and 9,747.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,683.40, 19,008.90 and 9,747.15 is: 14,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,683.40 : 19,008.90 = 9,747.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,683.40/19,008.90 = 9,747.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,683.40x = 19,008.90 × 9,747.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,683.40x = 185,282,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,282,599.64/12,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.28

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