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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.36, 17,073.14 and 8,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.36, 17,073.14 and 8,841.62 is: 12,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.36 : 17,073.14 = 8,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.36/17,073.14 = 8,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.36x = 17,073.14 × 8,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.36x = 150,954,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,954,214.56/12,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.98

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