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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.55, 16,884.50 and 6,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.55, 16,884.50 and 6,930.24 is: 9,563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.55 : 16,884.50 = 6,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.55/16,884.50 = 6,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.55x = 16,884.50 × 6,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.55x = 117,013,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,013,602.63/12,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.42

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