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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253, 16,918.67 and 9,415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253, 16,918.67 and 9,415.90 is: 13,001.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253 : 16,918.67 = 9,415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253/16,918.67 = 9,415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253x = 16,918.67 × 9,415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253x = 159,304,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,304,504.85/12,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.27

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