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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.04, 16,903.87 and 9,733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.04, 16,903.87 and 9,733.15 is: 13,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.04 : 16,903.87 = 9,733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.04/16,903.87 = 9,733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.04x = 16,903.87 × 9,733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.04x = 164,527,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,527,902.29/12,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.33

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