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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.88, 16,988.36 and 9,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.88, 16,988.36 and 9,631.40 is: 13,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.88 : 16,988.36 = 9,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.88/16,988.36 = 9,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.88x = 16,988.36 × 9,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.88x = 163,621,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,621,690.50/12,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.72

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