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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.34, 17,387.28 and 12,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.34, 17,387.28 and 12,126.06 is: 16,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.34 : 17,387.28 = 12,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.34/17,387.28 = 12,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.34x = 17,387.28 × 12,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.34x = 210,839,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,839,200.52/12,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.32

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