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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,943.36, 17,849.99 and 9,594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,943.36, 17,849.99 and 9,594.51 is: 13,231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,943.36 : 17,849.99 = 9,594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,943.36/17,849.99 = 9,594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,943.36x = 17,849.99 × 9,594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,943.36x = 171,261,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,261,859.58/12,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.64

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