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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,590.59, 18,849.42 and 9,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,590.59, 18,849.42 and 9,483.68 is: 14,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,590.59 : 18,849.42 = 9,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,590.59/18,849.42 = 9,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,590.59x = 18,849.42 × 9,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,590.59x = 178,761,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,761,867.47/12,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.05

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