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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.27, 17,043.51 and 9,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.27, 17,043.51 and 9,521.34 is: 13,128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.27 : 17,043.51 = 9,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.27/17,043.51 = 9,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.27x = 17,043.51 × 9,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.27x = 162,277,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,277,053.50/12,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.92

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