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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.33, 16,990.52 and 9,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.33, 16,990.52 and 9,810.72 is: 13,529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.33 : 16,990.52 = 9,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.33/16,990.52 = 9,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.33x = 16,990.52 × 9,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.33x = 166,689,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,689,185.32/12,320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.61

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