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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.98, 18,890.76 and 9,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.98, 18,890.76 and 9,281.04 is: 13,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.98 : 18,890.76 = 9,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.98/18,890.76 = 9,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.98x = 18,890.76 × 9,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.98x = 175,325,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,325,899.19/12,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.78

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