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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.16, 16,787.94 and 9,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.16, 16,787.94 and 9,167.88 is: 12,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.16 : 16,787.94 = 9,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.16/16,787.94 = 9,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.16x = 16,787.94 × 9,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.16x = 153,909,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,909,819.37/12,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.01

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