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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.23, 16,976.91 and 9,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.23, 16,976.91 and 9,458.20 is: 13,059.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.23 : 16,976.91 = 9,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.23/16,976.91 = 9,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.23x = 16,976.91 × 9,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.23x = 160,571,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,571,010.16/12,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.62

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