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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.01, 18,773.52 and 9,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.01, 18,773.52 and 9,181.75 is: 13,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.01 : 18,773.52 = 9,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.01/18,773.52 = 9,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.01x = 18,773.52 × 9,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.01x = 172,373,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,373,702.34/12,529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.97

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