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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,479.16, 18,731.70 and 9,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,479.16, 18,731.70 and 9,193.80 is: 13,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,479.16 : 18,731.70 = 9,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,479.16/18,731.70 = 9,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,479.16x = 18,731.70 × 9,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,479.16x = 172,215,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,215,503.46/12,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.25

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