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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.12, 17,465.49 and 9,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.12, 17,465.49 and 9,688.80 is: 13,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.12 : 17,465.49 = 9,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.12/17,465.49 = 9,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.12x = 17,465.49 × 9,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.12x = 169,219,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,219,639.51/12,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.19

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