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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.80, 19,414.20 and 9,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.80, 19,414.20 and 9,518.80 is: 14,242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.80 : 19,414.20 = 9,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.80/19,414.20 = 9,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.80x = 19,414.20 × 9,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.80x = 184,799,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,799,886.96/12,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.99

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