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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,507.41, 17,266.50 and 9,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,507.41, 17,266.50 and 9,668.39 is: 13,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,507.41 : 17,266.50 = 9,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,507.41/17,266.50 = 9,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,507.41x = 17,266.50 × 9,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,507.41x = 166,939,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,939,169.60/12,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.23

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