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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.94, 17,452.53 and 9,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.94, 17,452.53 and 9,474.66 is: 13,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.94 : 17,452.53 = 9,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.94/17,452.53 = 9,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.94x = 17,452.53 × 9,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.94x = 165,356,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,356,787.89/12,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.67

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