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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888.76, 17,795.05 and 9,899.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,888.76, 17,795.05 and 9,899.25 is: 13,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888.76 : 17,795.05 = 9,899.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888.76/17,795.05 = 9,899.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888.76x = 17,795.05 × 9,899.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888.76x = 176,157,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,157,648.71/12,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.55

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