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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,426.60, 17,155.02 and 9,587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,426.60, 17,155.02 and 9,587.60 is: 13,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,426.60 : 17,155.02 = 9,587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,426.60/17,155.02 = 9,587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,426.60x = 17,155.02 × 9,587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,426.60x = 164,475,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,475,469.75/12,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.76

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