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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.36, 19,107.58 and 9,632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.36, 19,107.58 and 9,632.41 is: 14,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.36 : 19,107.58 = 9,632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.36/19,107.58 = 9,632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.36x = 19,107.58 × 9,632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.36x = 184,052,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,052,044.67/12,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.47

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