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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.63, 17,409.56 and 7,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.63, 17,409.56 and 7,026.63 is: 9,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.63 : 17,409.56 = 7,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.63/17,409.56 = 7,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.63x = 17,409.56 × 7,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.63x = 122,330,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,330,536.58/12,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.74

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