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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.06, 17,159.91 and 9,611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.06, 17,159.91 and 9,611.91 is: 13,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.06 : 17,159.91 = 9,611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.06/17,159.91 = 9,611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.06x = 17,159.91 × 9,611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.06x = 164,939,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,939,510.53/12,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.48

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