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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,929.60, 19,417.44 and 9,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,929.60, 19,417.44 and 9,041.60 is: 13,578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,929.60 : 19,417.44 = 9,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,929.60/19,417.44 = 9,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,929.60x = 19,417.44 × 9,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,929.60x = 175,564,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,564,725.50/12,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.51

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