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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.47, 17,075.27 and 12,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.47, 17,075.27 and 12,162.76 is: 16,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.47 : 17,075.27 = 12,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.47/17,075.27 = 12,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.47x = 17,075.27 × 12,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.47x = 207,682,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,682,389.45/12,390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.47

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