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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,791.52, 19,151.44 and 9,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,791.52, 19,151.44 and 9,661.68 is: 14,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,791.52 : 19,151.44 = 9,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,791.52/19,151.44 = 9,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,791.52x = 19,151.44 × 9,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,791.52x = 185,035,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,035,060.67/12,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.45

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