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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,424.95, 17,143.62 and 9,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,424.95, 17,143.62 and 9,069.59 is: 12,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,424.95 : 17,143.62 = 9,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,424.95/17,143.62 = 9,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,424.95x = 17,143.62 × 9,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,424.95x = 155,485,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,485,613.36/12,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.98

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