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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,504.92, 17,263.02 and 9,665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,504.92, 17,263.02 and 9,665.87 is: 13,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,504.92 : 17,263.02 = 9,665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,504.92/17,263.02 = 9,665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,504.92x = 17,263.02 × 9,665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,504.92x = 166,862,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,862,057.06/12,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.72

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