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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.68, 18,596.39 and 9,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.68, 18,596.39 and 9,233.33 is: 12,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.68 : 18,596.39 = 9,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.68/18,596.39 = 9,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.68x = 18,596.39 × 9,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.68x = 171,706,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706,466.53/13,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.85

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