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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.67, 18,784.26 and 9,388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.67, 18,784.26 and 9,388.89 is: 14,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.67 : 18,784.26 = 9,388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.67/18,784.26 = 9,388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.67x = 18,784.26 × 9,388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.67x = 176,363,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,363,350.87/12,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.17

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