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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.52, 16,651.64 and 9,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.52, 16,651.64 and 9,552.04 is: 13,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.52 : 16,651.64 = 9,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.52/16,651.64 = 9,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.52x = 16,651.64 × 9,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.52x = 159,057,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,057,131.35/12,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.41

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