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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.93, 17,061.69 and 9,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.93, 17,061.69 and 9,519.96 is: 13,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.93 : 17,061.69 = 9,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.93/17,061.69 = 9,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.93x = 17,061.69 × 9,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.93x = 162,426,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,426,558.73/12,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.51

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