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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.14, 16,936.34 and 6,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.14, 16,936.34 and 6,967.24 is: 9,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.14 : 16,936.34 = 6,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.14/16,936.34 = 6,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.14x = 16,936.34 × 6,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.14x = 117,999,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,999,545.50/12,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.45

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