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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.46, 17,207.24 and 11,906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.46, 17,207.24 and 11,906.94 is: 16,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.46 : 17,207.24 = 11,906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.46/17,207.24 = 11,906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.46x = 17,207.24 × 11,906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.46x = 204,885,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,885,514.71/12,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.62

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