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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.51, 16,878.30 and 9,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.51, 16,878.30 and 9,719.70 is: 13,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.51 : 16,878.30 = 9,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.51/16,878.30 = 9,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.51x = 16,878.30 × 9,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.51x = 164,052,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,052,012.51/12,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.25

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