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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.11, 16,903.81 and 9,367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.11, 16,903.81 and 9,367.43 is: 12,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.11 : 16,903.81 = 9,367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.11/16,903.81 = 9,367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.11x = 16,903.81 × 9,367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.11x = 158,345,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,345,238.07/12,244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.36

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