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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.28, 17,164.33 and 12,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.28, 17,164.33 and 12,191.12 is: 16,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.28 : 17,164.33 = 12,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.28/17,164.33 = 12,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.28x = 17,164.33 × 12,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.28x = 209,252,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,252,290.45/12,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,789.51

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