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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.95, 17,210.92 and 9,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.95, 17,210.92 and 9,604.56 is: 13,250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.95 : 17,210.92 = 9,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.95/17,210.92 = 9,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.95x = 17,210.92 × 9,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.95x = 165,303,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,303,313.80/12,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.82

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