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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,882.30, 19,323.45 and 9,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,882.30, 19,323.45 and 9,771.90 is: 14,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,882.30 : 19,323.45 = 9,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,882.30/19,323.45 = 9,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,882.30x = 19,323.45 × 9,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,882.30x = 188,826,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,826,821.06/12,882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.85

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