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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,917.28, 19,375.92 and 9,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,917.28, 19,375.92 and 9,029.28 is: 13,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,917.28 : 19,375.92 = 9,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,917.28/19,375.92 = 9,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,917.28x = 19,375.92 × 9,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,917.28x = 174,950,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,950,606.94/12,917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.92

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