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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.98, 17,481.60 and 7,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.98, 17,481.60 and 7,362.84 is: 10,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.98 : 17,481.60 = 7,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.98/17,481.60 = 7,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.98x = 17,481.60 × 7,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.98x = 128,714,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,714,223.74/12,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.60

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