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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.52, 17,493.30 and 9,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.52, 17,493.30 and 9,519.24 is: 13,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.52 : 17,493.30 = 9,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.52/17,493.30 = 9,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.52x = 17,493.30 × 9,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.52x = 166,522,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,522,921.09/12,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.62

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