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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,506.91, 17,265.81 and 9,667.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,506.91, 17,265.81 and 9,667.88 is: 13,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,506.91 : 17,265.81 = 9,667.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,506.91/17,265.81 = 9,667.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,506.91x = 17,265.81 × 9,667.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,506.91x = 166,923,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,923,779.18/12,506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.52

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