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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.06, 16,784.91 and 9,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.06, 16,784.91 and 9,933.66 is: 13,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.06 : 16,784.91 = 9,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.06/16,784.91 = 9,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.06x = 16,784.91 × 9,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.06x = 166,735,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,735,589.07/12,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.97

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