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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.98, 19,330.62 and 9,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.98, 19,330.62 and 9,016.12 is: 13,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.98 : 19,330.62 = 9,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.98/19,330.62 = 9,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.98x = 19,330.62 × 9,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.98x = 174,287,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,287,189.59/12,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.24

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