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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.33, 17,189.24 and 9,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.33, 17,189.24 and 9,285.44 is: 12,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.33 : 17,189.24 = 9,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.33/17,189.24 = 9,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.33x = 17,189.24 × 9,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.33x = 159,609,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,609,524.29/12,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.31

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