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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.54, 18,593.25 and 9,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.54, 18,593.25 and 9,224.52 is: 12,729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.54 : 18,593.25 = 9,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.54/18,593.25 = 9,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.54x = 18,593.25 × 9,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.54x = 171,513,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,513,806.49/13,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.68

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