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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.42, 19,436.94 and 9,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.42, 19,436.94 and 9,099.14 is: 13,628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.42 : 19,436.94 = 9,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.42/19,436.94 = 9,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.42x = 19,436.94 × 9,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.42x = 176,859,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,859,438.23/12,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.24

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