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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.80, 19,138.62 and 9,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.80, 19,138.62 and 9,057.88 is: 13,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.80 : 19,138.62 = 9,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.80/19,138.62 = 9,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.80x = 19,138.62 × 9,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.80x = 173,355,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,355,323.33/12,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.16

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