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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,942.30, 19,413.45 and 9,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,942.30, 19,413.45 and 9,255.90 is: 13,883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,942.30 : 19,413.45 = 9,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,942.30/19,413.45 = 9,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,942.30x = 19,413.45 × 9,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,942.30x = 179,688,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,688,951.86/12,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.85

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