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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,812.10, 19,232.55 and 9,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,812.10, 19,232.55 and 9,903.30 is: 14,866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,812.10 : 19,232.55 = 9,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,812.10/19,232.55 = 9,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,812.10x = 19,232.55 × 9,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,812.10x = 190,465,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,465,712.42/12,812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.08

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