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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.06, 16,917.36 and 9,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.06, 16,917.36 and 9,414.96 is: 12,999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.06 : 16,917.36 = 9,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.06/16,917.36 = 9,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.06x = 16,917.36 × 9,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.06x = 159,276,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,276,267.71/12,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.96

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