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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,506.28, 17,264.93 and 9,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,506.28, 17,264.93 and 9,667.24 is: 13,345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,506.28 : 17,264.93 = 9,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,506.28/17,264.93 = 9,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,506.28x = 17,264.93 × 9,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,506.28x = 166,904,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,904,221.89/12,506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.63

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