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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.28, 19,363.92 and 9,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.28, 19,363.92 and 9,021.28 is: 13,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.28 : 19,363.92 = 9,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.28/19,363.92 = 9,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.28x = 19,363.92 × 9,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.28x = 174,687,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,687,344.22/12,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.92

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