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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.71, 16,703.55 and 9,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.71, 16,703.55 and 9,989.19 is: 13,802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.71 : 16,703.55 = 9,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.71/16,703.55 = 9,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.71x = 16,703.55 × 9,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.71x = 166,854,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,854,934.62/12,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.54

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