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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.26, 19,350.78 and 9,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.26, 19,350.78 and 9,137.48 is: 13,705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.26 : 19,350.78 = 9,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.26/19,350.78 = 9,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.26x = 19,350.78 × 9,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.26x = 176,817,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,817,365.23/12,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.43

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