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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,496.58, 17,221.56 and 8,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,496.58, 17,221.56 and 8,953.64 is: 12,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,496.58 : 17,221.56 = 8,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,496.58/17,221.56 = 8,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,496.58x = 17,221.56 × 8,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,496.58x = 154,195,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,195,648.48/12,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,339.03

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