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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,905.40, 19,314.90 and 9,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,905.40, 19,314.90 and 9,017.40 is: 13,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,905.40 : 19,314.90 = 9,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,905.40/19,314.90 = 9,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,905.40x = 19,314.90 × 9,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,905.40x = 174,170,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,170,179.26/12,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.91

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