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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,893.70, 19,340.55 and 9,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,893.70, 19,340.55 and 9,135.30 is: 13,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,893.70 : 19,340.55 = 9,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,893.70/19,340.55 = 9,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,893.70x = 19,340.55 × 9,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,893.70x = 176,681,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,681,726.42/12,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.95

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