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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888.80, 19,330.12 and 9,419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,888.80, 19,330.12 and 9,419.67 is: 14,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888.80 : 19,330.12 = 9,419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888.80/19,330.12 = 9,419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888.80x = 19,330.12 × 9,419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888.80x = 182,083,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,083,351.46/12,888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.25

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