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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.23, 17,073.52 and 12,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.23, 17,073.52 and 12,161.48 is: 16,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.23 : 17,073.52 = 12,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.23/17,073.52 = 12,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.23x = 17,073.52 × 12,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.23x = 207,639,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,639,201.84/12,389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.65

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