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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.94, 16,891.92 and 9,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.94, 16,891.92 and 9,891.24 is: 13,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.94 : 16,891.92 = 9,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.94/16,891.92 = 9,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.94x = 16,891.92 × 9,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.94x = 167,082,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,082,034.78/12,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.87

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