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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.56, 17,284.26 and 9,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.56, 17,284.26 and 9,127.36 is: 12,586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.56 : 17,284.26 = 9,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.56/17,284.26 = 9,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.56x = 17,284.26 × 9,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.56x = 157,759,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,759,663.35/12,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.98

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