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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.59, 16,868.57 and 6,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.59, 16,868.57 and 6,634.59 is: 9,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.59 : 16,868.57 = 6,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.59/16,868.57 = 6,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.59x = 16,868.57 × 6,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.59x = 111,916,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,916,012.66/12,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.74

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