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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,831.80, 19,247.70 and 9,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,831.80, 19,247.70 and 9,721.40 is: 14,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,831.80 : 19,247.70 = 9,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,831.80/19,247.70 = 9,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,831.80x = 19,247.70 × 9,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,831.80x = 187,114,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,114,590.78/12,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,582.10

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