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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.04, 16,905.25 and 9,734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.04, 16,905.25 and 9,734.15 is: 13,426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.04 : 16,905.25 = 9,734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.04/16,905.25 = 9,734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.04x = 16,905.25 × 9,734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.04x = 164,558,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,558,239.29/12,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.71

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