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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,936.32, 19,414.56 and 9,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,936.32, 19,414.56 and 9,015.20 is: 13,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936.32 : 19,414.56 = 9,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936.32/19,414.56 = 9,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936.32x = 19,414.56 × 9,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936.32x = 175,026,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,026,141.31/12,936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.82

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