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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,934.83, 19,386.55 and 9,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,934.83, 19,386.55 and 9,180.68 is: 13,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,934.83 : 19,386.55 = 9,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,934.83/19,386.55 = 9,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,934.83x = 19,386.55 × 9,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,934.83x = 177,981,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,981,737.37/12,934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.88

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