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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.90, 16,769.09 and 9,913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.90, 16,769.09 and 9,913.11 is: 13,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.90 : 16,769.09 = 9,913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.90/16,769.09 = 9,913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.90x = 16,769.09 × 9,913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.90x = 166,233,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233,833.77/12,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.42

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