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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,948.32, 19,432.64 and 9,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,948.32, 19,432.64 and 9,027.20 is: 13,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948.32 : 19,432.64 = 9,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948.32/19,432.64 = 9,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948.32x = 19,432.64 × 9,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948.32x = 175,422,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,422,327.81/12,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.88

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