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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,446.69, 17,168.58 and 7,407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,446.69, 17,168.58 and 7,407.15 is: 10,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,446.69 : 17,168.58 = 7,407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,446.69/17,168.58 = 7,407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,446.69x = 17,168.58 × 7,407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,446.69x = 127,170,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,170,203.80/12,446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.19

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