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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.84, 18,807.58 and 9,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.84, 18,807.58 and 9,414.24 is: 14,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.84 : 18,807.58 = 9,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.84/18,807.58 = 9,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.84x = 18,807.58 × 9,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.84x = 177,059,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,059,071.94/12,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.87

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