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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,331.04, 16,996.80 and 9,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,331.04, 16,996.80 and 9,637.52 is: 13,284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,331.04 : 16,996.80 = 9,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,331.04/16,996.80 = 9,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,331.04x = 16,996.80 × 9,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,331.04x = 163,806,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,806,999.94/12,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.12

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