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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,583.38, 18,833.99 and 9,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,583.38, 18,833.99 and 9,250.74 is: 13,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,583.38 : 18,833.99 = 9,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,583.38/18,833.99 = 9,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,583.38x = 18,833.99 × 9,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,583.38x = 174,228,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,228,414.86/12,583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.92

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