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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,833.33, 19,256.66 and 9,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,833.33, 19,256.66 and 9,712.40 is: 14,573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,833.33 : 19,256.66 = 9,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,833.33/19,256.66 = 9,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,833.33x = 19,256.66 × 9,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,833.33x = 187,028,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,028,239.74/12,833.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.64

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