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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.72, 17,455.97 and 8,173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.72, 17,455.97 and 8,173.85 is: 11,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.72 : 17,455.97 = 8,173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.72/17,455.97 = 8,173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.72x = 17,455.97 × 8,173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.72x = 142,682,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,682,352.24/12,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.70

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