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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.51, 17,066.91 and 8,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.51, 17,066.91 and 8,836.72 is: 12,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.51 : 17,066.91 = 8,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.51/17,066.91 = 8,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.51x = 17,066.91 × 8,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.51x = 150,815,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,815,504.94/12,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.49

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