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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.70, 17,443.50 and 9,796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.70, 17,443.50 and 9,796.64 is: 13,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.70 : 17,443.50 = 9,796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.70/17,443.50 = 9,796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.70x = 17,443.50 × 9,796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.70x = 170,887,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,887,689.84/12,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.20

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