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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.72, 16,913.04 and 9,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.72, 16,913.04 and 9,184.14 is: 12,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.72 : 16,913.04 = 9,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.72/16,913.04 = 9,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.72x = 16,913.04 × 9,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.72x = 155,331,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331,727.19/12,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.22

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