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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,453.57, 18,712.65 and 9,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,453.57, 18,712.65 and 9,362.71 is: 14,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,453.57 : 18,712.65 = 9,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,453.57/18,712.65 = 9,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,453.57x = 18,712.65 × 9,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,453.57x = 175,201,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,201,147.41/12,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.34

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