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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.46, 16,879.28 and 9,552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.46, 16,879.28 and 9,552.65 is: 13,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.46 : 16,879.28 = 9,552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.46/16,879.28 = 9,552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.46x = 16,879.28 × 9,552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.46x = 161,241,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,241,721.93/12,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.55

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