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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.76, 16,902.84 and 9,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.76, 16,902.84 and 9,827.44 is: 13,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.76 : 16,902.84 = 9,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.76/16,902.84 = 9,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.76x = 16,902.84 × 9,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.76x = 166,111,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,111,645.93/12,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.05

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