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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,877.66, 19,281.36 and 9,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,877.66, 19,281.36 and 9,748.20 is: 14,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,877.66 : 19,281.36 = 9,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,877.66/19,281.36 = 9,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,877.66x = 19,281.36 × 9,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,877.66x = 187,958,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,958,553.55/12,877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.71

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