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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,939.91, 19,437.50 and 9,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,939.91, 19,437.50 and 9,265.75 is: 13,918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,939.91 : 19,437.50 = 9,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,939.91/19,437.50 = 9,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,939.91x = 19,437.50 × 9,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,939.91x = 180,102,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,102,990.20/12,939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.41

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