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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,471.84, 18,713.25 and 9,694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,471.84, 18,713.25 and 9,694.35 is: 14,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,471.84 : 18,713.25 = 9,694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,471.84/18,713.25 = 9,694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,471.84x = 18,713.25 × 9,694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,471.84x = 181,412,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,412,795.14/12,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.79

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