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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.07, 16,930.33 and 9,576.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.07, 16,930.33 and 9,576.31 is: 13,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.07 : 16,930.33 = 9,576.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.07/16,930.33 = 9,576.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.07x = 16,930.33 × 9,576.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.07x = 162,130,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,130,088.48/12,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.09

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