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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,728.08, 19,056.43 and 9,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,728.08, 19,056.43 and 9,598.24 is: 14,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,728.08 : 19,056.43 = 9,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,728.08/19,056.43 = 9,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,728.08x = 19,056.43 × 9,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,728.08x = 182,908,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,908,188.68/12,728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,370.45

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