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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.46, 17,317.65 and 11,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.46, 17,317.65 and 11,869.62 is: 16,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.46 : 17,317.65 = 11,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.46/17,317.65 = 11,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.46x = 17,317.65 × 11,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.46x = 205,553,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,553,924.79/12,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.49

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