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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,709.28, 19,071.08 and 9,928.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,709.28, 19,071.08 and 9,928.15 is: 14,897.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,709.28 : 19,071.08 = 9,928.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,709.28/19,071.08 = 9,928.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,709.28x = 19,071.08 × 9,928.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,709.28x = 189,340,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,340,542.90/12,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.82

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