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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,726.82, 19,072.77 and 9,604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,726.82, 19,072.77 and 9,604.27 is: 14,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,726.82 : 19,072.77 = 9,604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,726.82/19,072.77 = 9,604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,726.82x = 19,072.77 × 9,604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,726.82x = 183,180,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,180,020.55/12,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.23

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