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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,269.93, 16,923.35 and 8,286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,269.93, 16,923.35 and 8,286.89 is: 11,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,269.93 : 16,923.35 = 8,286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,269.93/16,923.35 = 8,286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,269.93x = 16,923.35 × 8,286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,269.93x = 140,241,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,241,898.45/12,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.72

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