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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,646.73, 18,955.31 and 9,516.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,646.73, 18,955.31 and 9,516.71 is: 14,263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,646.73 : 18,955.31 = 9,516.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,646.73/18,955.31 = 9,516.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,646.73x = 18,955.31 × 9,516.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,646.73x = 180,392,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,392,045.87/12,646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.93

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