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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.01, 16,889.70 and 9,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.01, 16,889.70 and 9,560.23 is: 13,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.01 : 16,889.70 = 9,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.01/16,889.70 = 9,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.01x = 16,889.70 × 9,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.01x = 161,469,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,469,416.63/12,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.01

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