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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.53, 18,447.35 and 9,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.53, 18,447.35 and 9,032.45 is: 13,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.53 : 18,447.35 = 9,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.53/18,447.35 = 9,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.53x = 18,447.35 × 9,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.53x = 166,624,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,624,629.11/12,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.47

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