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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,943.86, 17,850.67 and 9,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,943.86, 17,850.67 and 9,595.01 is: 13,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,943.86 : 17,850.67 = 9,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,943.86/17,850.67 = 9,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,943.86x = 17,850.67 × 9,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,943.86x = 171,277,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,277,357.16/12,943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.32

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