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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.09, 16,770.73 and 9,914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.09, 16,770.73 and 9,914.29 is: 13,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.09 : 16,770.73 = 9,914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.09/16,770.73 = 9,914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.09x = 16,770.73 × 9,914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.09x = 166,269,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,269,880.73/12,147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.04

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