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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,201.02, 16,821.11 and 9,691.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,201.02, 16,821.11 and 9,691.43 is: 13,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,201.02 : 16,821.11 = 9,691.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,201.02/16,821.11 = 9,691.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,201.02x = 16,821.11 × 9,691.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,201.02x = 163,020,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,020,477.52/12,201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.22

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