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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.26, 19,144.51 and 9,801.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.26, 19,144.51 and 9,801.33 is: 14,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.26 : 19,144.51 = 9,801.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.26/19,144.51 = 9,801.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.26x = 19,144.51 × 9,801.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.26x = 187,641,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,641,660.20/12,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.04

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