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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.28, 16,777.88 and 9,919.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.28, 16,777.88 and 9,919.46 is: 13,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.28 : 16,777.88 = 9,919.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.28/16,777.88 = 9,919.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.28x = 16,777.88 × 9,919.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.28x = 166,427,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,427,594.89/12,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.18

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