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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,741.71, 19,120.25 and 9,074.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,741.71, 19,120.25 and 9,074.43 is: 13,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,741.71 : 19,120.25 = 9,074.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,741.71/19,120.25 = 9,074.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,741.71x = 19,120.25 × 9,074.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,741.71x = 173,505,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,505,392.89/12,741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.13

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