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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.04, 17,150.12 and 9,584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.04, 17,150.12 and 9,584.02 is: 13,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.04 : 17,150.12 = 9,584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.04/17,150.12 = 9,584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.04x = 17,150.12 × 9,584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.04x = 164,367,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,367,093.08/12,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.83

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