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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,846.72, 19,233.36 and 9,575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,846.72, 19,233.36 and 9,575.04 is: 14,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,846.72 : 19,233.36 = 9,575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,846.72/19,233.36 = 9,575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,846.72x = 19,233.36 × 9,575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,846.72x = 184,160,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,160,191.33/12,846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.19

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