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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.82, 16,902.17 and 9,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.82, 16,902.17 and 9,176.24 is: 12,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.82 : 16,902.17 = 9,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.82/16,902.17 = 9,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.82x = 16,902.17 × 9,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.82x = 155,098,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,098,238.05/12,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.34

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