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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.95, 16,641.45 and 9,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.95, 16,641.45 and 9,826.92 is: 13,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.95 : 16,641.45 = 9,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.95/16,641.45 = 9,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.95x = 16,641.45 × 9,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.95x = 163,534,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,534,197.83/12,064.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.49

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