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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,935.79, 19,431.32 and 9,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,935.79, 19,431.32 and 9,261.63 is: 13,912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,935.79 : 19,431.32 = 9,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,935.79/19,431.32 = 9,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,935.79x = 19,431.32 × 9,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,935.79x = 179,965,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,965,649.94/12,935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.23

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