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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.36, 17,349.33 and 7,267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.36, 17,349.33 and 7,267.17 is: 10,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.36 : 17,349.33 = 7,267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.36/17,349.33 = 7,267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.36x = 17,349.33 × 7,267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.36x = 126,080,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,080,530.50/12,573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.59

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