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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.80, 18,971.70 and 9,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.80, 18,971.70 and 9,367.30 is: 14,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.80 : 18,971.70 = 9,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.80/18,971.70 = 9,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.80x = 18,971.70 × 9,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.80x = 177,713,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,713,605.41/12,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.95

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