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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.10, 19,205.34 and 9,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.10, 19,205.34 and 9,294.58 is: 13,944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.10 : 19,205.34 = 9,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.10/19,205.34 = 9,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.10x = 19,205.34 × 9,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.10x = 178,505,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,505,569.06/12,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.55

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