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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.28, 17,306.40 and 9,564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.28, 17,306.40 and 9,564.92 is: 13,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.28 : 17,306.40 = 9,564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.28/17,306.40 = 9,564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.28x = 17,306.40 × 9,564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.28x = 165,534,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,534,244.96/12,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.48

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