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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.46, 16,791.12 and 9,928.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.46, 16,791.12 and 9,928.47 is: 13,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.46 : 16,791.12 = 9,928.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.46/16,791.12 = 9,928.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.46x = 16,791.12 × 9,928.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.46x = 166,710,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,710,131.19/12,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.93

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