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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.63, 18,941.69 and 9,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.63, 18,941.69 and 9,283.64 is: 13,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.63 : 18,941.69 = 9,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.63/18,941.69 = 9,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.63x = 18,941.69 × 9,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.63x = 175,847,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,847,759.45/12,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.05

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