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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.70, 19,301.55 and 9,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.70, 19,301.55 and 9,109.30 is: 13,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.70 : 19,301.55 = 9,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.70/19,301.55 = 9,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.70x = 19,301.55 × 9,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.70x = 175,823,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,823,609.42/12,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.95

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