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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.79, 19,249.17 and 9,344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.79, 19,249.17 and 9,344.99 is: 14,017.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.79 : 19,249.17 = 9,344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.79/19,249.17 = 9,344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.79x = 19,249.17 × 9,344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.79x = 179,883,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,883,301.16/12,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.47

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