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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.70, 17,220.74 and 7,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.70, 17,220.74 and 7,174.58 is: 9,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.70 : 17,220.74 = 7,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.70/17,220.74 = 7,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.70x = 17,220.74 × 7,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.70x = 123,551,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,551,454.81/12,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.57

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