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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.60, 18,727.84 and 9,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.60, 18,727.84 and 9,713.20 is: 14,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.60 : 18,727.84 = 9,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.60/18,727.84 = 9,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.60x = 18,727.84 × 9,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.60x = 181,907,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,907,255.49/12,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.72

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