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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.28, 17,103.84 and 9,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.28, 17,103.84 and 9,550.44 is: 13,184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.28 : 17,103.84 = 9,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.28/17,103.84 = 9,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.28x = 17,103.84 × 9,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.28x = 163,349,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,349,197.69/12,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.72

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