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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.47, 17,273.86 and 12,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.47, 17,273.86 and 12,230.19 is: 16,950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.47 : 17,273.86 = 12,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.47/17,273.86 = 12,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.47x = 17,273.86 × 12,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.47x = 211,262,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,262,559.26/12,463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.54

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