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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.40, 19,115.70 and 9,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.40, 19,115.70 and 9,446.20 is: 14,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.40 : 19,115.70 = 9,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.40/19,115.70 = 9,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.40x = 19,115.70 × 9,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.40x = 180,570,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,570,725.34/12,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.33

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