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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.39, 17,111.66 and 9,894.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.39, 17,111.66 and 9,894.53 is: 13,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.39 : 17,111.66 = 9,894.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.39/17,111.66 = 9,894.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.39x = 17,111.66 × 9,894.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.39x = 169,311,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,311,826.53/12,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.66

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