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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.34, 17,160.21 and 9,591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.34, 17,160.21 and 9,591.33 is: 13,240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.34 : 17,160.21 = 9,591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.34/17,160.21 = 9,591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.34x = 17,160.21 × 9,591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.34x = 164,589,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,589,236.98/12,430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.93

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