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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.54, 18,594.36 and 9,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.54, 18,594.36 and 9,274.50 is: 12,799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.54 : 18,594.36 = 9,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.54/18,594.36 = 9,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.54x = 18,594.36 × 9,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.54x = 172,453,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,453,391.82/13,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.41

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