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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.12, 17,469.45 and 9,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.12, 17,469.45 and 9,674.52 is: 13,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.12 : 17,469.45 = 9,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.12/17,469.45 = 9,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.12x = 17,469.45 × 9,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.12x = 169,008,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,008,543.41/12,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.36

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