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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,891.32, 19,317.54 and 9,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,891.32, 19,317.54 and 9,588.92 is: 14,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,891.32 : 19,317.54 = 9,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,891.32/19,317.54 = 9,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,891.32x = 19,317.54 × 9,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,891.32x = 185,234,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,234,345.66/12,891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.92

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