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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,846.90, 19,270.35 and 9,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,846.90, 19,270.35 and 9,927.30 is: 14,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,846.90 : 19,270.35 = 9,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,846.90/19,270.35 = 9,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,846.90x = 19,270.35 × 9,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,846.90x = 191,302,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,302,545.56/12,846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.95

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