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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,644.31, 17,439.53 and 9,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,644.31, 17,439.53 and 9,669.99 is: 13,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,644.31 : 17,439.53 = 9,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,644.31/17,439.53 = 9,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,644.31x = 17,439.53 × 9,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,644.31x = 168,640,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,640,032.35/12,644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.23

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