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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.80, 19,432.20 and 9,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.80, 19,432.20 and 9,844.40 is: 14,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.80 : 19,432.20 = 9,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.80/19,432.20 = 9,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.80x = 19,432.20 × 9,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.80x = 191,298,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,298,349.68/12,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,766.60

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