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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.56, 16,811.82 and 9,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.56, 16,811.82 and 9,953.16 is: 13,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.56 : 16,811.82 = 9,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.56/16,811.82 = 9,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.56x = 16,811.82 × 9,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.56x = 167,330,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,330,734.35/12,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.88

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