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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.95, 16,827.18 and 9,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.95, 16,827.18 and 9,955.20 is: 13,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.95 : 16,827.18 = 9,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.95/16,827.18 = 9,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.95x = 16,827.18 × 9,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.95x = 167,517,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,517,942.34/12,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.55

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