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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.52, 16,893.09 and 9,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.52, 16,893.09 and 9,562.68 is: 13,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.52 : 16,893.09 = 9,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.52/16,893.09 = 9,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.52x = 16,893.09 × 9,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.52x = 161,543,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,543,213.88/12,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.34

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