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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,892.80, 19,310.40 and 9,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,892.80, 19,310.40 and 9,955.20 is: 14,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892.80 : 19,310.40 = 9,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892.80/19,310.40 = 9,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892.80x = 19,310.40 × 9,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892.80x = 192,238,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,238,894.08/12,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.56

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