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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.10, 16,773.50 and 9,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.10, 16,773.50 and 9,916.30 is: 13,690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.10 : 16,773.50 = 9,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.10/16,773.50 = 9,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.10x = 16,773.50 × 9,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.10x = 166,331,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,331,058.05/12,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.81

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