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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,474.44, 18,593.46 and 12,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,474.44, 18,593.46 and 12,483.72 is: 17,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474.44 : 18,593.46 = 12,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474.44/18,593.46 = 12,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474.44x = 18,593.46 × 12,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474.44x = 232,115,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,115,548.47/13,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.36

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