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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,159.54, 16,764.84 and 8,384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,159.54, 16,764.84 and 8,384.13 is: 11,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,159.54 : 16,764.84 = 8,384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,159.54/16,764.84 = 8,384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,159.54x = 16,764.84 × 8,384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,159.54x = 140,558,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,558,597.99/12,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.53

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