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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.44, 16,892.88 and 7,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.44, 16,892.88 and 7,704.72 is: 10,637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.44 : 16,892.88 = 7,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.44/16,892.88 = 7,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.44x = 16,892.88 × 7,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.44x = 130,154,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,154,910.39/12,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.53

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