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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,624.44, 17,453.22 and 9,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,624.44, 17,453.22 and 9,475.16 is: 13,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,624.44 : 17,453.22 = 9,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,624.44/17,453.22 = 9,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,624.44x = 17,453.22 × 9,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,624.44x = 165,372,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,372,052.02/12,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.36

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