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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.84, 17,146.68 and 7,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.84, 17,146.68 and 7,706.72 is: 10,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.84 : 17,146.68 = 7,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.84/17,146.68 = 7,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.84x = 17,146.68 × 7,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.84x = 132,144,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,144,661.69/12,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.80

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