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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.35, 17,276.45 and 12,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.35, 17,276.45 and 12,232.07 is: 16,953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.35 : 17,276.45 = 12,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.35/17,276.45 = 12,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.35x = 17,276.45 × 12,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.35x = 211,326,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,326,598.21/12,465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.13

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