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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.39, 17,129.57 and 9,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.39, 17,129.57 and 9,011.54 is: 12,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.39 : 17,129.57 = 9,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.39/17,129.57 = 9,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.39x = 17,129.57 × 9,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.39x = 154,363,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,363,803.00/12,419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.26

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