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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.76, 17,061.63 and 9,667.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.76, 17,061.63 and 9,667.63 is: 13,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.76 : 17,061.63 = 9,667.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.76/17,061.63 = 9,667.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.76x = 17,061.63 × 9,667.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.76x = 164,945,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,945,483.38/12,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.21

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