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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,751.23, 19,113.67 and 9,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,751.23, 19,113.67 and 9,232.52 is: 13,839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,751.23 : 19,113.67 = 9,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,751.23/19,113.67 = 9,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,751.23x = 19,113.67 × 9,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,751.23x = 176,467,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,467,256.52/12,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.23

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