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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,561.02, 18,823.93 and 9,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,561.02, 18,823.93 and 9,439.03 is: 14,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,561.02 : 18,823.93 = 9,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,561.02/18,823.93 = 9,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,561.02x = 18,823.93 × 9,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,561.02x = 177,679,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,679,693.01/12,561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.33

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