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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.04, 17,985.44 and 9,654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.04, 17,985.44 and 9,654.31 is: 14,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.04 : 17,985.44 = 9,654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.04/17,985.44 = 9,654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.04x = 17,985.44 × 9,654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.04x = 173,637,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,637,013.25/12,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.27

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