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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.10, 19,205.55 and 9,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.10, 19,205.55 and 9,885.30 is: 14,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.10 : 19,205.55 = 9,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.10/19,205.55 = 9,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.10x = 19,205.55 × 9,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.10x = 189,852,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,852,623.42/12,794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,839.08

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