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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.09, 17,386.94 and 12,125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.09, 17,386.94 and 12,125.81 is: 16,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.09 : 17,386.94 = 12,125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.09/17,386.94 = 12,125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.09x = 17,386.94 × 12,125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.09x = 210,830,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,830,730.92/12,667.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.98

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