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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,761.60, 19,142.40 and 9,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,761.60, 19,142.40 and 9,305.60 is: 13,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,761.60 : 19,142.40 = 9,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,761.60/19,142.40 = 9,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,761.60x = 19,142.40 × 9,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,761.60x = 178,131,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,131,517.44/12,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.40

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