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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.20, 19,251.60 and 9,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.20, 19,251.60 and 9,378.40 is: 14,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.20 : 19,251.60 = 9,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.20/19,251.60 = 9,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.20x = 19,251.60 × 9,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.20x = 180,549,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,549,205.44/12,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.77

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