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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.12, 14,033.34 and 9,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.12, 14,033.34 and 9,547.56 is: 13,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.12 : 14,033.34 = 9,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.12/14,033.34 = 9,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.12x = 14,033.34 × 9,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.12x = 133,984,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,984,155.65/10,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.18

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