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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,097.36, 16,681.68 and 9,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,097.36, 16,681.68 and 9,575.44 is: 13,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,097.36 : 16,681.68 = 9,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,097.36/16,681.68 = 9,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,097.36x = 16,681.68 × 9,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,097.36x = 159,734,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,734,425.94/12,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.07

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