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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,633.44, 18,966.56 and 9,713.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,633.44, 18,966.56 and 9,713.79 is: 14,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,633.44 : 18,966.56 = 9,713.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,633.44/18,966.56 = 9,713.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,633.44x = 18,966.56 × 9,713.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,633.44x = 184,237,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,237,132.29/12,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.30

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