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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.98, 19,329.12 and 9,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.98, 19,329.12 and 9,015.12 is: 13,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.98 : 19,329.12 = 9,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.98/19,329.12 = 9,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.98x = 19,329.12 × 9,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.98x = 174,254,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,254,336.29/12,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.74

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