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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,454.92, 17,196.21 and 9,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,454.92, 17,196.21 and 9,486.09 is: 13,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,454.92 : 17,196.21 = 9,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,454.92/17,196.21 = 9,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,454.92x = 17,196.21 × 9,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,454.92x = 163,124,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,124,795.72/12,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.22

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