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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,687.40, 19,052.70 and 9,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,687.40, 19,052.70 and 9,015.40 is: 13,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,687.40 : 19,052.70 = 9,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,687.40/19,052.70 = 9,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,687.40x = 19,052.70 × 9,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,687.40x = 171,767,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,767,711.58/12,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.45

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