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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,884.91, 19,333.85 and 9,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,884.91, 19,333.85 and 9,604.59 is: 14,411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,884.91 : 19,333.85 = 9,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,884.91/19,333.85 = 9,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,884.91x = 19,333.85 × 9,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,884.91x = 185,693,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,693,654.35/12,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,411.72

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