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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.01, 16,987.95 and 9,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.01, 16,987.95 and 9,806.16 is: 13,518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.01 : 16,987.95 = 9,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.01/16,987.95 = 9,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.01x = 16,987.95 × 9,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.01x = 166,586,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,586,555.77/12,323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.33

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