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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,822.18, 17,688.32 and 9,984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,822.18, 17,688.32 and 9,984.54 is: 13,773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,822.18 : 17,688.32 = 9,984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,822.18/17,688.32 = 9,984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,822.18x = 17,688.32 × 9,984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,822.18x = 176,609,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,609,738.57/12,822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.77

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