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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.74, 16,965.87 and 8,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.74, 16,965.87 and 8,573.90 is: 11,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.74 : 16,965.87 = 8,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.74/16,965.87 = 8,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.74x = 16,965.87 × 8,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.74x = 145,463,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,463,672.79/12,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.49

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