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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.08, 16,868.40 and 9,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.08, 16,868.40 and 9,568.40 is: 13,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.08 : 16,868.40 = 9,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.08/16,868.40 = 9,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.08x = 16,868.40 × 9,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.08x = 161,403,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,403,598.56/12,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.06

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