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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,619.26, 17,288.46 and 12,146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,619.26, 17,288.46 and 12,146.32 is: 16,640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,619.26 : 17,288.46 = 12,146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,619.26/17,288.46 = 12,146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,619.26x = 17,288.46 × 12,146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,619.26x = 209,991,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,991,167.47/12,619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.53

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