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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.20, 17,326.74 and 9,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.20, 17,326.74 and 9,029.08 is: 12,461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.20 : 17,326.74 = 9,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.20/17,326.74 = 9,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.20x = 17,326.74 × 9,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.20x = 156,444,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,444,521.60/12,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.53

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