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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.54, 16,533.72 and 9,141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.54, 16,533.72 and 9,141.54 is: 12,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.54 : 16,533.72 = 9,141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.54/16,533.72 = 9,141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.54x = 16,533.72 × 9,141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.54x = 151,143,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,143,662.73/11,979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.82

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