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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.58, 17,143.88 and 8,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.58, 17,143.88 and 8,644.50 is: 11,927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.58 : 17,143.88 = 8,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.58/17,143.88 = 8,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.58x = 17,143.88 × 8,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.58x = 148,200,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,200,270.66/12,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.03

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