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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.54, 19,248.79 and 9,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.54, 19,248.79 and 9,344.74 is: 14,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.54 : 19,248.79 = 9,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.54/19,248.79 = 9,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.54x = 19,248.79 × 9,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.54x = 179,874,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,874,937.86/12,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.10

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