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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.57, 17,409.48 and 7,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.57, 17,409.48 and 7,026.57 is: 9,696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.57 : 17,409.48 = 7,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.57/17,409.48 = 7,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.57x = 17,409.48 × 7,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.57x = 122,328,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,328,842.84/12,615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.66

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