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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.90, 17,167.95 and 12,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.90, 17,167.95 and 12,193.74 is: 16,793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.90 : 17,167.95 = 12,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.90/17,167.95 = 12,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.90x = 17,167.95 × 12,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.90x = 209,341,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341,518.63/12,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.13

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