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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.91, 16,778.76 and 9,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.91, 16,778.76 and 9,920.10 is: 13,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.91 : 16,778.76 = 9,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.91/16,778.76 = 9,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.91x = 16,778.76 × 9,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.91x = 166,446,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,446,875.18/12,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.05

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