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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.24, 17,212.22 and 7,693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.24, 17,212.22 and 7,693.56 is: 10,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.24 : 17,212.22 = 7,693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.24/17,212.22 = 7,693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.24x = 17,212.22 × 7,693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.24x = 132,423,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,423,247.30/12,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.89

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