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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.59, 17,387.63 and 12,126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.59, 17,387.63 and 12,126.31 is: 16,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.59 : 17,387.63 = 12,126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.59/17,387.63 = 12,126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.59x = 17,387.63 × 12,126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.59x = 210,847,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,847,791.55/12,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.66

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