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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,631.68, 18,890.64 and 9,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,631.68, 18,890.64 and 9,671.04 is: 14,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,631.68 : 18,890.64 = 9,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,631.68/18,890.64 = 9,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,631.68x = 18,890.64 × 9,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,631.68x = 182,692,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,692,135.07/12,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,463.01

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