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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.67, 16,928.34 and 9,574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.67, 16,928.34 and 9,574.92 is: 13,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.67 : 16,928.34 = 9,574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.67/16,928.34 = 9,574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.67x = 16,928.34 × 9,574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.67x = 162,087,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,087,501.23/12,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.12

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