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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.94, 18,601.77 and 9,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.94, 18,601.77 and 9,012.46 is: 12,442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.94 : 18,601.77 = 9,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.94/18,601.77 = 9,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.94x = 18,601.77 × 9,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.94x = 167,647,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,647,708.05/13,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.37

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