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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.92, 16,631.52 and 9,702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.92, 16,631.52 and 9,702.56 is: 13,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.92 : 16,631.52 = 9,702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.92/16,631.52 = 9,702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.92x = 16,631.52 × 9,702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.92x = 161,368,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,368,320.69/12,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.46

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