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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.60, 16,885.17 and 9,425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.60, 16,885.17 and 9,425.94 is: 13,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.60 : 16,885.17 = 9,425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.60/16,885.17 = 9,425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.60x = 16,885.17 × 9,425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.60x = 159,158,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,158,599.31/12,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.53

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