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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,583.02, 17,367.08 and 9,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,583.02, 17,367.08 and 9,593.51 is: 13,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,583.02 : 17,367.08 = 9,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,583.02/17,367.08 = 9,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,583.02x = 17,367.08 × 9,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,583.02x = 166,611,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,611,255.65/12,583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.96

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