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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.40, 19,283.10 and 9,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.40, 19,283.10 and 9,939.40 is: 14,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.40 : 19,283.10 = 9,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.40/19,283.10 = 9,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.40x = 19,283.10 × 9,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.40x = 191,662,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,662,444.14/12,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,909.10

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