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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.56, 16,759.32 and 9,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.56, 16,759.32 and 9,915.16 is: 13,670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.56 : 16,759.32 = 9,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.56/16,759.32 = 9,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.56x = 16,759.32 × 9,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.56x = 166,171,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,171,339.29/12,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.40

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