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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,537.28, 17,295.18 and 9,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,537.28, 17,295.18 and 9,723.28 is: 13,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,537.28 : 17,295.18 = 9,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,537.28/17,295.18 = 9,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,537.28x = 17,295.18 × 9,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,537.28x = 168,165,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,165,877.79/12,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.27

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