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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,829.20, 19,243.80 and 9,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,829.20, 19,243.80 and 9,718.80 is: 14,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,829.20 : 19,243.80 = 9,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,829.20/19,243.80 = 9,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,829.20x = 19,243.80 × 9,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,829.20x = 187,026,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,026,643.44/12,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.20

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