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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.83, 18,117.62 and 9,433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.83, 18,117.62 and 9,433.91 is: 14,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.83 : 18,117.62 = 9,433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.83/18,117.62 = 9,433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.83x = 18,117.62 × 9,433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.83x = 170,919,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,919,858.74/12,073.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.23

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