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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.40, 16,748.80 and 9,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.40, 16,748.80 and 9,825.20 is: 13,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.40 : 16,748.80 = 9,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.40/16,748.80 = 9,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.40x = 16,748.80 × 9,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.40x = 164,560,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,560,309.76/12,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.17

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