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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.60, 19,268.40 and 9,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.60, 19,268.40 and 9,389.60 is: 14,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.60 : 19,268.40 = 9,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.60/19,268.40 = 9,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.60x = 19,268.40 × 9,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.60x = 180,922,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,922,568.64/12,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.40

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