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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,899.81, 19,324.64 and 9,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,899.81, 19,324.64 and 9,516.44 is: 14,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,899.81 : 19,324.64 = 9,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,899.81/19,324.64 = 9,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,899.81x = 19,324.64 × 9,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,899.81x = 183,901,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,901,849.18/12,899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.16

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