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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,862.48, 19,296.90 and 9,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,862.48, 19,296.90 and 9,155.50 is: 13,735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,862.48 : 19,296.90 = 9,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,862.48/19,296.90 = 9,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,862.48x = 19,296.90 × 9,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,862.48x = 176,672,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,672,767.95/12,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.51

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