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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.85, 16,674.53 and 9,572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.85, 16,674.53 and 9,572.31 is: 13,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.85 : 16,674.53 = 9,572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.85/16,674.53 = 9,572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.85x = 16,674.53 × 9,572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.85x = 159,613,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,613,722.40/12,083.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.85

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