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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.44, 17,207.24 and 9,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.44, 17,207.24 and 9,113.14 is: 12,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.44 : 17,207.24 = 9,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.44/17,207.24 = 9,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.44x = 17,207.24 × 9,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.44x = 156,811,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,811,987.13/12,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.66

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