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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.55, 17,167.49 and 7,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.55, 17,167.49 and 7,967.67 is: 10,990.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.55 : 17,167.49 = 7,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.55/17,167.49 = 7,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.55x = 17,167.49 × 7,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.55x = 136,784,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,784,865.53/12,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.67

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