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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.58, 17,323.20 and 8,971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.58, 17,323.20 and 8,971.62 is: 12,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.58 : 17,323.20 = 8,971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.58/17,323.20 = 8,971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.58x = 17,323.20 × 8,971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.58x = 155,417,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,417,167.58/12,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.33

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