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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888.76, 17,796.54 and 9,899.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,888.76, 17,796.54 and 9,899.86 is: 13,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888.76 : 17,796.54 = 9,899.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888.76/17,796.54 = 9,899.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888.76x = 17,796.54 × 9,899.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888.76x = 176,183,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,183,254.48/12,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.53

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