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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.80, 19,464.54 and 9,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.80, 19,464.54 and 9,687.40 is: 14,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.80 : 19,464.54 = 9,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.80/19,464.54 = 9,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.80x = 19,464.54 × 9,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.80x = 188,560,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,560,784.80/12,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,516.07

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