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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.95, 16,737.15 and 9,747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.95, 16,737.15 and 9,747.93 is: 13,448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.95 : 16,737.15 = 9,747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.95/16,737.15 = 9,747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.95x = 16,737.15 × 9,747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.95x = 163,152,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,152,566.60/12,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.17

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