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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,948.57, 19,422.50 and 9,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,948.57, 19,422.50 and 9,055.53 is: 13,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948.57 : 19,422.50 = 9,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948.57/19,422.50 = 9,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948.57x = 19,422.50 × 9,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948.57x = 175,880,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,880,986.15/12,948.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.04

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