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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.02, 16,991.28 and 9,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.02, 16,991.28 and 9,633.50 is: 13,278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.02 : 16,991.28 = 9,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.02/16,991.28 = 9,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.02x = 16,991.28 × 9,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.02x = 163,685,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,685,495.88/12,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.59

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